Murfreesboro, TN → Aurora, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,218 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,240–$7,800, delivery in 3–7 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 1,183 in Aurora.
Moving from Murfreesboro to Aurora is a long-distance move of roughly 1,218 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 $5,240 to $7,800 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 21 h 42 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 1,183 around Aurora (464 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 Aurora.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Aurora about 410,053. The two cities have comparable density (2,429 and 2,413 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,140 | $3,830 | $4,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,240 | $6,390 | $7,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,390 | $10,230 | $12,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,530 | $14,060 | $17,150 |
$1,700–$2,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,110–$3,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,240–$7,800
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 $2,100 to $3,120 for a studio, $3,140 to $4,680 for a one-bedroom, $5,240 to $7,800 for a two-bedroom, $8,390 to $12,480 for a three-bedroom and $11,530 to $17,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,218 road miles (1,032 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 42 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 $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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–Aurora corridor.