Cheyenne, WY

Tuscaloosa, AL → Cheyenne, WY · Long-distance move

Movers from Tuscaloosa to Cheyenne

About 1,289 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,020–$7,470, delivery in 3–7 days, 80 carriers on the Tuscaloosa side and 31 in Cheyenne.

  • 1,289 miroad distance
  • 22 h 55 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,020–$7,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,289 miles (1,093 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 55 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
80 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination
31 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Cheyenne → Tuscaloosa

Cheyenne sits about 1,289 miles northwest of Tuscaloosa, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Wyoming that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,020 to $7,470 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 22 h 55 min.

On the Tuscaloosa side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 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.

Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,316 and Cheyenne about 66,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,609 and 1,792 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Wyoming is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Tuscaloosa to Cheyenne

Full-service estimate for 1,289 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,010 $2,450 $2,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,010 $3,670 $4,480
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,020 $6,120 $7,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,030 $9,790 $11,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,040 $13,470 $16,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,510

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

Portable container

$2,170–$3,190

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

Full-service mover

$5,020–$7,470

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

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Tuscaloosa (origin)

Awesome Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357625
MC
1704689
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10,014 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Two Men And A Truck Of Tuscaloosa

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1310877
MC
652647
Based in
Northport, AL 35473 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Brittain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
362876
MC
214146
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

B & V Wrecker Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
911424
MC
606283
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Cp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3060563
MC
72972907
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

West Alabama Postal Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
301906
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Kmc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2348521
MC
803764
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Grs Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4492165
MC
1775920
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 80 movers in Tuscaloosa

Near Cheyenne (destination)

Johnson Storage&moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
286130
MC
231175
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Arrow Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
22889
MC
96339
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Miles And Son Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2854931
MC
955751
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Two Men And A Truck Cheyenne

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3056856
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Aavon Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
100277
MC
126846
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Circle S Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1996396
MC
764024
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Cast Cares Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2999211
MC
1653870
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Eye See You Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3619333
MC
1235701
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 31 movers in Cheyenne

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tuscaloosa to Cheyenne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,010 to $4,480 for a one-bedroom, $5,020 to $7,470 for a two-bedroom, $8,030 to $11,950 for a three-bedroom and $11,040 to $16,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cheyenne from Tuscaloosa?

About 1,289 road miles (1,093 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 55 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 Alabama 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Tuscaloosa to Cheyenne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,190. 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 Tuscaloosa–Cheyenne corridor.