Grand Junction, CO → Lakewood, CO · Regional long-distance move
About 223 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,570–$3,830, delivery in 1–2 days, 67 carriers on the Grand Junction side and 1,122 in Lakewood.
The route from Grand Junction, CO to Lakewood, CO covers roughly 223 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 $2,570 to $3,830 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 33 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 1,122 around Lakewood (405 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 Lakewood.
Grand Junction has a population of about 70,000 and Lakewood about 156,927. Lakewood is the denser city (3,586 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 | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,570 | $3,140 | $3,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,120 | $5,020 | $6,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,660 | $6,910 | $8,420 |
$380–$530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,220–$1,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,570–$3,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Junction, CO → Lakewood, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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, $1,540 to $2,300 for a one-bedroom, $2,570 to $3,830 for a two-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,130 for a three-bedroom and $5,660 to $8,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 223 road miles (189 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 33 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 Lakewood 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 $380 to $530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,790. 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–Lakewood corridor.