Salt Lake City, UT → Cheyenne, WY · Regional long-distance move
About 441 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,170–$4,720, delivery in 1–3 days, 531 carriers on the Salt Lake City side and 31 in Cheyenne.
The route from Salt Lake City, UT to Cheyenne, WY covers roughly 441 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,170 to $4,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 18 min.
On the Salt Lake City side there are 531 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (306 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Cheyenne (23 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 Cheyenne.
Salt Lake City has a population of about 218,428 and Cheyenne about 66,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,811 and 1,792 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,870 | $4,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,180 | $7,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,970 | $8,500 | $10,370 |
$600–$850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,410–$2,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,170–$4,720
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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Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Legal name: Inland Xpress LLC
Legal name: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,890 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,830 for a one-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,720 for a two-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,550 for a three-bedroom and $6,970 to $10,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 441 road miles (373 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 18 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Utah into Wyoming 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 $600 to $850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,080. 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 Salt Lake City–Cheyenne corridor.