Long-distance · From Dallas–Fort Worth
Dallas to Colorado movers
Green Van Lines moves households from Dallas–Fort Worth to Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder. The Colorado lanes run 790–900 road miles with a 3–5 day delivery window, and every one starts from our base in Farmers Branch.
- Lanes we run
- 4
- Distance
- 790–900 mi
- Transit window
- 3–5 days
Dallas–Fort Worth to Colorado: the lanes
Road miles and the door-to-door delivery window we plan each lane around. Your written estimate confirms both for your exact addresses and date.
| Route | Miles | Transit | Main corridor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth to Denver | 790 | 3–5 days | I-35 North, US-287 Northwest through Amarillo, then I-25 North to Denver |
| Dallas to Colorado Springs | 800 | 3–5 days | US-287 Northwest to Amarillo, I-25 North through Raton and Pueblo, then US-24 West |
| Dallas to Denver | 880 | 3–5 days | US-287 Northwest through Amarillo, then I-25 North to Denver |
| Dallas to Boulder | 900 | 3–5 days | US-287 to Amarillo, I-25 North to Denver, then US-36 into Boulder |
After you arrive
New-resident rules in Colorado
The deadlines Texans most often ask us about after a Colorado delivery, taken from Colorado’s own government pages. Check the linked page before you rely on it, because states change these rules.
Driver's license
Transfer your driver license within 30 days of becoming a Colorado resident.
Official sourceVehicle registration
Title and register your vehicle within 90 days of becoming a Colorado resident.
Official sourceVehicle checks
A VIN inspection is required for out-of-state vehicles, and an emissions test if the vehicle is more than seven model years old and you live in an emissions county.
Official sourceOn the move
From September 1 to May 31 the Traction Law is in effect on the I-70 Mountain Corridor between Dotsero and Morrison: winter, all-weather or M+S tires with at least 3/16-inch tread, or chains or an approved traction device.
Official sourceMoving to Colorado from Texas: questions
How long does a move from Dallas to Colorado take?
Our Colorado lanes run 3 to 5 days door to door, depending on the city. Fort Worth to Denver (790 miles) is 3–5 days. Your written estimate confirms the window for your addresses.
How soon do I need a Colorado driver's license after moving from Texas?
Transfer your driver license within 30 days of becoming a Colorado resident.
When do I have to register my car in Colorado?
Title and register your vehicle within 90 days of becoming a Colorado resident.
Does my car need an inspection in Colorado?
A VIN inspection is required for out-of-state vehicles, and an emissions test if the vehicle is more than seven model years old and you live in an emissions county.
Other states we move Texans to
Next step
Moving to Colorado? Get a written estimate.
Tell us where you are leaving from, where you are going, and roughly what is coming with you. A Green Van Lines move coordinator will confirm your lane and your window in writing.
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