Murfreesboro, TN → Steamboat Springs, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,357 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,590–$8,320, delivery in 3–7 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 9 in Steamboat Springs.
Moving from Murfreesboro to Steamboat Springs is a long-distance move of roughly 1,357 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 $5,590 to $8,320 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
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 9 around Steamboat Springs (1 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 Steamboat Springs.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Steamboat Springs about 13,000. Murfreesboro is considerably denser (2,429 people per square mile versus 1,337), 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 | $2,240 | $2,730 | $3,330 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,350 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,590 | $6,820 | $8,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,950 | $10,910 | $13,310 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,300 | $15,000 | $18,300 |
$1,990–$2,820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,230–$3,280
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,590–$8,320
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 $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,350 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,320 for a two-bedroom, $8,950 to $13,310 for a three-bedroom and $12,300 to $18,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,357 road miles (1,150 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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 $1,990 to $2,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,230 to $3,280. 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–Steamboat Springs corridor.