Grand Prairie, TX

Arvada, CO → Grand Prairie, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Arvada to Grand Prairie

About 790 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,220–$6,290, delivery in 2–5 days, 521 carriers on the Arvada side and 1,899 in Grand Prairie.

  • 790 miroad distance
  • 14 h 19 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,220–$6,2902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 790 miles (669 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 19 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
521 (164 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,899 (756 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Prairie → Arvada

Grand Prairie sits about 790 miles southeast of Arvada, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to Texas 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 $4,220 to $6,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 19 min.

On the Arvada side there are 521 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (164 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,899 around Grand Prairie (756 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 Grand Prairie.

Arvada has a population of about 122,901 and Grand Prairie about 209,434. The two cities have comparable density (3,198 and 2,701 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Arvada to Grand Prairie

Full-service estimate for 790 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,690 $2,060 $2,510
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,530 $3,090 $3,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,220 $5,150 $6,290
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,760 $8,240 $10,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,290 $11,340 $13,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,570

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,540

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

Full-service mover

$4,220–$6,290

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 Arvada (origin)

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

Cu

Interstate carrier
USDOT
364146
Based in
Boulder, CO 80303 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
145556
MC
142969
Based in
Denver, CO 80229 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

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

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

Red'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1850527
MC
670112
Based in
Denver, CO 80216 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Kardil Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2840706
MC
951265
Based in
Denver, CO 80207 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2433161
Based in
Thornton, CO 80241 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 521 movers in Arvada

Near Grand Prairie (destination)

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Aburo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3508894
MC
1160787
Based in
Arlington, TX 76011 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927239
MC
987973
Based in
Pantego, TX 76013 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Milan Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2393479
MC
822800
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Jetex Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1580734
MC
585393
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 266 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 1,899 movers in Grand Prairie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Arvada to Grand Prairie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,510 for a studio, $2,530 to $3,770 for a one-bedroom, $4,220 to $6,290 for a two-bedroom, $6,760 to $10,060 for a three-bedroom and $9,290 to $13,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Prairie from Arvada?

About 790 road miles (669 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Colorado into Texas 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 Arvada to Grand Prairie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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 Arvada–Grand Prairie corridor.