Monroe, LA → Durango, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,124 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,950–$7,370, delivery in 3–7 days, 49 carriers on the Monroe side and 21 in Durango.
Durango sits about 1,124 miles northwest of Monroe, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana to Colorado that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,950 to $7,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 5 min.
On the Monroe side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 21 around Durango (10 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 Durango.
Monroe has a population of about 46,000 and Durango about 20,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,604 and 1,293 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,970 | $3,630 | $4,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,950 | $6,040 | $7,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,930 | $9,670 | $11,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,900 | $13,290 | $16,220 |
$1,600–$2,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,020–$2,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,950–$7,370
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,950 to $7,370 for a two-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,800 for a three-bedroom and $10,900 to $16,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,124 road miles (952 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 5 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Louisiana 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 $1,600 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,980. 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 Monroe–Durango corridor.