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Grand Junction, CO

Destin, FL → Grand Junction, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Destin to Grand Junction

About 1,635 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,380–$9,490, delivery in 5–10 days, 53 carriers on the Destin side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 1,635 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,380–$9,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,635 miles (1,386 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Destin

Grand Junction sits about 1,635 miles northwest of Destin, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Colorado that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,380 to $9,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Destin side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Grand Junction (30 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 Junction.

Destin has a population of about 14,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,859 and 1,614 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Destin to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 1,635 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,550 $3,110 $3,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,830 $4,670 $5,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,380 $7,780 $9,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,210 $12,450 $15,190
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,040 $17,120 $20,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,280–$3,220

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

Portable container

$2,480–$3,650

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

Full-service mover

$6,380–$9,490

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

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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 Destin (origin)

A & A Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
89741
MC
128469
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 244-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj Panhandle LLC

USDOT
4037783
MC
1527178
Based in
Ft Walton Bch, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (757) 685-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving Services Of Nw Fla INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
994666
MC
1369376
Based in
Fort Walton Bch, FL 32547 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (850) 259-1191 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Van Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
320322
MC
197967
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (850) 244-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Campbell Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
1991298
MC
1157545
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (850) 243-6125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aaa Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89742
MC
134583
Based in
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 244-3143 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gilmore Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gilmore Enterprises INC

USDOT
89853
MC
129355
Based in
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (850) 585-3781 Route Verify on FMCSA

American International Moving Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
517309
MC
180287
Based in
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (850) 243-7324 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Destin

Near Grand Junction (destination)

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Salt Lake LLC

USDOT
2251528
MC
770182
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Denver LLC

USDOT
2251521
MC
770150
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Boise LLC

USDOT
2251534
MC
770189
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Gj LLC

USDOT
2203660
MC
769032
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Bozeman LLC

USDOT
3280346
MC
1037031
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Helena LLC

USDOT
3280355
MC
1037035
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Whitefish LLC

USDOT
3280340
MC
1037024
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Grand Junction LLC

USDOT
4281705
MC
1664544
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81501 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (970) 361-3044 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Grand Junction

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Destin to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,550 to $3,800 for a studio, $3,830 to $5,700 for a one-bedroom, $6,380 to $9,490 for a two-bedroom, $10,210 to $15,190 for a three-bedroom and $14,040 to $20,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Destin?

About 1,635 road miles (1,386 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Florida 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 Destin to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,280 to $3,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,480 to $3,650. 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 Destin–Grand Junction corridor.