St. Cloud, MN → Fort Collins, CO · Long-distance move
About 765 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,260–$6,340, delivery in 2–5 days, 243 carriers on the St. Cloud side and 104 in Fort Collins.
Moving from St. Cloud to Fort Collins is a long-distance move of roughly 765 road miles, heading southwest from Minnesota 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 $4,260 to $6,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 53 min.
On the St. Cloud side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 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.
St. Cloud has a population of about 69,000 and Fort Collins about 171,500. Fort Collins is the denser city (2,969 people per square mile versus 1,713 in St. Cloud), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,700 | $2,080 | $2,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,560 | $3,120 | $3,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,260 | $5,200 | $6,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,820 | $8,320 | $10,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,380 | $11,430 | $13,950 |
$1,090–$1,530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,700–$2,500
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,260–$6,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Cloud, MN → 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.
Legal name: Arfsten Transfer INC
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Legal name: Loveland Logistics LLC
Legal name: Peak 14 Moving LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,700 to $2,540 for a studio, $2,560 to $3,800 for a one-bedroom, $4,260 to $6,340 for a two-bedroom, $6,820 to $10,150 for a three-bedroom and $9,380 to $13,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 765 road miles (648 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 53 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Minnesota 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 $1,090 to $1,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,500. 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 St. Cloud–Fort Collins corridor.