South Bend, IN → Longmont, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from South Bend to Longmont

About 1,164 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,080–$7,560, delivery in 3–7 days, 173 carriers on the South Bend side and 80 in Longmont.

1,164 miroad distance
20 h 46 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,080–$7,5602-bedroom estimate

Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: South Bend, Indiana
To: Longmont, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,164 miles (987 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 46 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 173 (134 interstate)
Movers at destination: 80 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Longmont → South Bend

The route from South Bend, IN to Longmont, CO covers roughly 1,164 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,080 to $7,560 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 20 h 46 min.

On the South Bend side there are 173 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (134 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around Longmont (21 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 Longmont.

South Bend has a population of about 103,201 and Longmont about 100,109. Longmont is the denser city (3,434 people per square mile versus 2,463 in South Bend), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from South Bend to Longmont

Full-service estimate for 1,164 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,030	$2,480	$3,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,050	$3,720	$4,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,080	$6,190	$7,560
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,130	$9,910	$12,090
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,180	$13,630	$16,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,650–$2,320

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,060–$3,030

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,080–$7,560

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for South Bend, IN → Longmont, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near South Bend (origin)

K & B Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 75914
MC: 1184
Based in: Elkhart, IN 46517 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (574) 389-1986 Route Verify on FMCSA

C W Leasing And Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 573816
MC: 279857
Based in: South Bend, IN 46614 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (574) 231-0881 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bettchers US Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: US Truck & Trailer Service INC

USDOT: 2102979
MC: 733462
Based in: Lakeville, IN 46536 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (574) 784-8264 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kovac Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1299125
MC: 504038
Based in: Mishawaka, IN 46544 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (574) 234-4805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Five Star Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1473865
MC: 556503
Based in: New Carlisle, IN 46552 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (574) 654-8058 Route Verify on FMCSA

Golden Waffles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: New Carbon Company LLC

USDOT: 1486479
MC: 1700967
Based in: South Bend, IN 46628 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (574) 850-3609 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cobalt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3600277
MC: 1222643
Based in: South Bend, IN 46637 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (574) 404-1710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fire Bins

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbhim LLC

USDOT: 4437382
MC: 1746836
Based in: Granger, IN 46530 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (574) 532-4849 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 173 movers in South Bend

Near Longmont (destination)

Mgl Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2589879
MC: 908286
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (303) 952-1823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulder All Star Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2842456
MC: 56178
Based in: Lafayette, CO 80026 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (303) 718-6355 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3497243
MC: 1153031
Based in: Longmont, CO 80501 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Enriquez Landscaping

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maria Soto

USDOT: 2889297
MC: 970437
Based in: Longmont, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (720) 436-1796 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shire Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 5953507
MC: 57519933
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (970) 692-1414 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boss Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1551309
MC: 576204
Based in: Longmont, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (303) 912-8823 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & M Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3423774
MC: 1107464
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (720) 442-2385 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&g Services

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3543592
MC: 1221302
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (720) 335-9523 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in Longmont

Related routes

Other destinations from South Bend

Other origins to Longmont

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from South Bend to Longmont?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,050 to $4,530 for a one-bedroom, $5,080 to $7,560 for a two-bedroom, $8,130 to $12,090 for a three-bedroom and $11,180 to $16,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Longmont from South Bend?

About 1,164 road miles (987 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Indiana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for South Bend to Longmont?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,650 to $2,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 South Bend–Longmont corridor.