Durango, CO → Grand Junction, CO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Durango to Grand Junction

About 155 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,310–$3,430, delivery in 1–2 days, 21 carriers on the Durango side and 67 in Grand Junction.

155 miroad distance
3 h 22 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,310–$3,4302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Durango, Colorado
To: Grand Junction, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 155 miles (131 straight-line)
Drive time: 3 h 22 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (Colorado)
Movers at origin: 21 (10 interstate)
Movers at destination: 67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Durango

The route from Durango, CO to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 155 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $2,310 to $3,430 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 22 min.

On the Durango side there are 21 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (10 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Grand Junction (30 interstate). For an in-state 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.

Durango has a population of about 20,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,293 and 1,614 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Durango to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 155 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,330	$1,620	$1,980
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,390	$1,690	$2,060
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,310	$2,820	$3,430
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,690	$4,500	$5,500
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,080	$6,190	$7,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$310–$440

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

Portable container

$1,160–$1,700

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

Full-service mover

$2,310–$3,430

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Durango (origin)

McKee Cattle Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1678358
MC: 1098617
Based in: Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (970) 749-4819 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bob'S Backhoe Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bob D Creed

USDOT: 1274510
Based in: Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (970) 259-8457 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & M Construction & Excavation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Weber

USDOT: 774005
MC: 349665
Based in: Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (44 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (970) 749-4568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Army Ant Moving Durango Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Green Apple Moving LLC

USDOT: 2303164
MC: 787466
Based in: Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (505) 404-7755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durango Trash Panda LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4278120
MC: 1662560
Based in: Hesperus, CO 81326 (16 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (918) 260-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayne'S Towing & Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4015525
MC: 1572441
Based in: Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (970) 769-9150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jm Partners

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maxco

USDOT: 1037203
MC: 927485
Based in: Ignacio, CO 81137 (21 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (970) 749-9219 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mountain Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4378958
MC: 1716216
Based in: Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (970) 279-8322 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Durango

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 Durango to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,390 to $2,060 for a one-bedroom, $2,310 to $3,430 for a two-bedroom, $3,690 to $5,500 for a three-bedroom and $5,080 to $7,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Durango?

About 155 road miles (131 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 22 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Durango and Grand Junction are in Colorado, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Durango to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,700. 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 Durango–Grand Junction corridor.