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LONG-DISTANCE ROUTE / CA → CO
Sacramento → Colorado Springs. One Move Plan.
A practical route guide for planning the load, timing and delivery between Sacramento, CA and Colorado Springs, CO.
USDOT 3421940 · MC 1416634 · Licensed & Insured
SACRAMENTO → ROUTE → COLORADO SPRINGS → DELIVERY
- Distance
- 1,298 miles
- Drive estimate
- 19-20 hours
- Move window
- 3-5 days
- Primary route
- I-80 E to Cheyenne, then I-25 S through Denver
CORRIDOR NOTES
What This Route Changes.
Distances and drive times are planning estimates. Exact access, timing and delivery details are confirmed for each address before the move.
Sacramento to Colorado Springs runs the same I-80 corridor as our Denver lane for most of its length — across the Sierra Nevada at Donner Summit, through Reno and the Nevada high desert, across Utah and the Great Salt Lake valley, and into Wyoming's high plains toward Cheyenne — but it doesn't stop there. At Cheyenne the route turns south onto I-25 and keeps going roughly 70 miles past Denver, threading through the metro's south-side interchanges before climbing toward the base of the Front Range and Pikes Peak.
That extra leg south of Denver is what separates this route from a standard Denver delivery: it adds real mileage and, more often than not, a bit of extra time clearing Denver's I-25 traffic before the final stretch into Colorado Springs. Murdock’s plans this as a two-day drive with a scheduled overnight stop, typically in Utah or southern Wyoming, so the crew has a full day of daylight driving left for the Cheyenne-to-Colorado-Springs leg and isn't rushing the final approach at the base of the mountains.
Colorado Springs sees a steady stream of Sacramento-area relocations tied to the military — Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, and the Air Force Academy all sit in or near the city — and Murdock’s runs those moves on our own authority, USDOT# 3421940 and MC# 1416634. One crew, one truck, one flat quote from your Sacramento pickup to your Colorado Springs front door, with no reweigh once you're loaded.
ORIGIN → ROUTE → DESTINATION
The Long-Distance Checkpoints.
Plan
Set the crew, equipment, route and communication expectations.
Protect + Load
Prepare furniture and the home before loading begins.
Deliver
Work through arrival access, placement and the final walkthrough.
DESTINATION BRIEF
Arriving in Colorado Springs.
- Military PCS orders into Fort Carson, Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, or the Air Force Academy
- Noticeably lower housing costs than nearby Denver with comparable Front Range access
- Growing aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity employer base
- Outdoor access to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and the Air Force Academy trails
- Home to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and a strong sports-training economy
Colorado Springs sits at the base of Pikes Peak, roughly 70 miles south of Denver and noticeably higher in elevation at 6,035 feet. It's Colorado's second-largest city and one of the most military-dense metros in the country — Fort Carson, the Air Force Academy, Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases, and NORAD's Cheyenne Mountain complex all draw a steady flow of PCS relocations, and Murdock’s has handled plenty of them.
Old Colorado City and the Broadmoor neighborhood sit closest to the mountains, with historic housing stock and the kind of tight, tree-lined streets that call for careful truck placement on move-in day. Briargate and the Powers corridor to the north and northeast are newer, master-planned areas with big-box shopping and larger lots — common landing spots for military and tech families alike. Just outside the city, Monument and Woodland Park sit up in the pines at even higher elevation, while Fountain, south toward Fort Carson, is a frequent choice for active-duty families.
Colorado Springs runs noticeably cheaper than Denver on housing while still delivering the Front Range lifestyle — Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak are minutes away, and the city is home to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. The trade-off for movers is elevation and terrain: at over 6,000 feet, with mountain weather that can turn quickly, delivery-day scheduling gets tighter attention than it would in a lower, flatter metro.
How far is Colorado Springs from Sacramento by moving truck?
Colorado Springs sits about 1,298 miles from Sacramento, roughly 70 miles further than Denver, and the drive takes 19-20 hours via I-80 East to Cheyenne and I-25 South through the Denver metro.
Does Murdock’s handle military PCS moves to Colorado Springs?
Yes, Murdock’s runs regular Sacramento to Colorado Springs moves for military families relocating to Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, and the Air Force Academy, all under our own interstate authority, USDOT# 3421940 and MC# 1416634.
Is this route different from the Sacramento to Denver move?
Yes, Colorado Springs adds roughly 70 miles and an extra hour of driving beyond Denver, since the route continues south on I-25 through the Denver metro before reaching the Springs. Murdock’s quotes it as its own route with its own delivery window rather than treating it as a Denver add-on.
How does elevation affect my belongings on this move?
At just over 6,000 feet, Colorado Springs sits noticeably higher and drier than Sacramento, so our crew pays close attention to how wood furniture, musical instruments, and electronics are packed and how quickly they're unpacked and allowed to acclimate after delivery.
When should I book a Sacramento to Colorado Springs move?
Book 4-6 weeks out when possible, and earlier if you're moving on PCS orders with a fixed report date. Murdock’s works with shorter timelines for military moves, but earlier booking gives you first choice of delivery dates.
NEXT DISPATCH
Tell Us Where You’re Going.
Tell us the Sacramento origin, the Colorado Springs destination and what needs to move. We’ll help build the route plan.