Tuscaloosa, AL → Denver, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Tuscaloosa to Denver

About 1,253 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,200–$7,730, delivery in 3–7 days, 80 carriers on the Tuscaloosa side and 1,411 in Denver.

1,253 miroad distance
22 h 18 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,200–$7,7302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
To: Denver, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,253 miles (1,062 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 18 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 80 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,411 (531 interstate)

Reverse: Denver → Tuscaloosa

The route from Tuscaloosa, AL to Denver, CO covers roughly 1,253 miles by road, a northwest-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 $5,200 to $7,730 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 18 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 1,411 around Denver (531 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 Denver.

Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,316 and Denver about 740,613. Denver is the denser city (4,674 people per square mile versus 1,609 in Tuscaloosa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Tuscaloosa to Denver

Full-service estimate for 1,253 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,080	$2,540	$3,090
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,120	$3,800	$4,640
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,200	$6,340	$7,730
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,320	$10,140	$12,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,440	$13,950	$17,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,740–$2,450

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

Portable container

$2,140–$3,140

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

Full-service mover

$5,200–$7,730

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

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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

Call (205) 413-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Tuscaloosa

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jst INC

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

Call (205) 247-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (205) 345-0115 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & V Wrecker Service INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbs Leasing LLC

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

Call (205) 345-5511 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (205) 826-5463 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

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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

Call (205) 764-0499 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (205) 534-2027 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in Tuscaloosa

Near Denver (destination)

American Furniture Warehouse Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 137781
MC: 1106522
Based in: Englewood, CO 80112 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 401 trucks, 590 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 579-3668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 202381
MC: 157626
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 287-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

USDOT: 145556
MC: 142969
Based in: Denver, CO 80229 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 294-3135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 22520
MC: 378084
Based in: Englewood, CO 80110 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 761-3195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pfc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC

USDOT: 4302538
MC: 1675847
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (720) 427-3226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denver Intermodal Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 466144
MC: 273706
Based in: Denver, CO 80239 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (303) 371-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3190181
MC: 135191
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (970) 673-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3300844
MC: 1047129
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (254) 366-5720 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,411 movers in Denver

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,080 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,120 to $4,640 for a one-bedroom, $5,200 to $7,730 for a two-bedroom, $8,320 to $12,370 for a three-bedroom and $11,440 to $17,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Denver from Tuscaloosa?

About 1,253 road miles (1,062 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 18 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 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 Tuscaloosa to Denver?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,740 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,140. 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–Denver corridor.