Grand Junction, CO → Colorado Springs, CO · Regional long-distance move
About 242 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,650–$3,940, delivery in 1–2 days, 67 carriers on the Grand Junction side and 247 in Colorado Springs.
The route from Grand Junction, CO to Colorado Springs, CO covers roughly 242 miles by road, a east-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 $2,650 to $3,940 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 4 h 52 min.
On the Grand Junction side there are 67 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (30 of them authorized for interstate work), and 247 around Colorado Springs (70 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 Colorado Springs.
Grand Junction has a population of about 70,000 and Colorado Springs about 494,743. Colorado Springs is the denser city (2,451 people per square mile versus 1,614 in Grand Junction), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,230 | $3,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,830 | $7,100 | $8,670 |
$400–$560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,650–$3,940
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,590 to $2,360 for a one-bedroom, $2,650 to $3,940 for a two-bedroom, $4,240 to $6,300 for a three-bedroom and $5,830 to $8,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 242 road miles (205 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 52 min.
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.
No. Because both Grand Junction and Colorado Springs 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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.
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 Grand Junction–Colorado Springs corridor.