Murfreesboro, TN → Aspen, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,345 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,560–$8,270, delivery in 3–7 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 29 in Aspen.
Moving from Murfreesboro to Aspen is a long-distance move of roughly 1,345 road miles, heading west from Tennessee to Colorado.
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 $5,560 to $8,270 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 23 h 53 min.
On the Murfreesboro side there are 282 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 of them authorized for interstate work), and 29 around Aspen (9 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 Aspen.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Aspen about 7,000. Murfreesboro is considerably denser (2,429 people per square mile versus 1,813), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,220 | $2,710 | $3,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,340 | $4,070 | $4,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,560 | $6,780 | $8,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,900 | $10,850 | $13,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,230 | $14,920 | $18,200 |
$1,830–$2,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,220–$3,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,560–$8,270
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 $2,220 to $3,310 for a studio, $3,340 to $4,960 for a one-bedroom, $5,560 to $8,270 for a two-bedroom, $8,900 to $13,240 for a three-bedroom and $12,230 to $18,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,345 road miles (1,140 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 53 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 Tennessee 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 $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,270. 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 Murfreesboro–Aspen corridor.