Richmond, VA → Fort Collins, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,757 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,680–$9,930, delivery in 5–10 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 104 in Fort Collins.
Fort Collins sits about 1,757 miles west of Richmond, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Colorado that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,680 to $9,930 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).
On the Richmond side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 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.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and Fort Collins about 171,500. The two cities have comparable density (3,783 and 2,969 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,010 | $4,880 | $5,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,680 | $8,140 | $9,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,680 | $13,030 | $15,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,690 | $17,910 | $21,850 |
$2,410–$3,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,590–$3,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,680–$9,930
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Richmond, VA → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,670 to $3,970 for a studio, $4,010 to $5,960 for a one-bedroom, $6,680 to $9,930 for a two-bedroom, $10,680 to $15,890 for a three-bedroom and $14,690 to $21,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,757 road miles (1,489 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Virginia 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 $2,410 to $3,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,590 to $3,810. 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 Richmond–Fort Collins corridor.