Kennewick, WA → Fort Collins, CO · Long-distance move
About 953 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,020–$7,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 104 in Fort Collins.
The route from Kennewick, WA to Fort Collins, CO covers roughly 953 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,020 to $7,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 8 min.
On the Kennewick side there are 137 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 104 around Fort Collins (46 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Fort Collins.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Fort Collins about 171,500. The two cities have comparable density (2,944 and 2,969 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,010 | $2,450 | $2,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,010 | $3,680 | $4,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,020 | $6,130 | $7,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,040 | $9,800 | $11,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,050 | $13,480 | $16,450 |
$1,430–$2,020
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,870–$2,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,020–$7,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Fort Collins, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Legal name: Loveland Logistics LLC
Legal name: Peak 14 Moving LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,010 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,020 to $7,480 for a two-bedroom, $8,040 to $11,960 for a three-bedroom and $11,050 to $16,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 953 road miles (807 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 8 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Washington into Colorado makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,430 to $2,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 to $2,750. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Kennewick–Fort Collins corridor.