Memphis, TN to Denver, CO Moving Truck Gas Cost

Fuel cost by truck size

Based on 1,096 miles, a gas price of $4.195 and a diesel price of $6.387 a gallon. Towing a car on a trailer or dolly lowers fuel economy by about 15%.

Truck	MPG	Gallons	Fuel cost	Towing a car
Cargo van	16	69	$287	$338
10 to 12 ft truck	11	100	$418	$492
15 to 17 ft truck	9	122	$511	$601
20 to 22 ft truck	8	137	$575	$676
26 ft truck	7	157	$657	$773
26 ft truck (diesel)	8	137	$875	$1,029

The gap between the smallest and largest trucks on this route is about $369 in fuel alone, so it pays to rent only as much truck as you need.

Fuel prices at each end of the move

Where	Gas	Diesel	Price basis
Memphis, TN	$4.145	$6.352	Midwest average
Denver, CO	$4.244	$6.422	Denver average

Prices at the two ends are within a few cents of each other, so where you fill up matters less than how fast you drive.

Weekly retail averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for the week of October 19, 2026. Prices along the way will vary. EIA source

Planning the drive

A loaded box truck is slower than a car on hills and safest at moderate speeds, and most drivers find 450 miles a comfortable day. That makes Memphis, TN to Denver, CO a 3-day drive, so budget for hotel nights and meals on top of fuel. The rental itself and any per-mile fees are charged separately from fuel.

Other moves

Going the other way? See Denver, CO to Memphis, TN.

Moving truck gas cost from Memphis, TN to Denver, CO