Grand Junction, CO → Odessa, TX · Long-distance move
About 718 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,040–$6,010, delivery in 2–5 days, 67 carriers on the Grand Junction side and 84 in Odessa.
The route from Grand Junction, CO to Odessa, TX covers roughly 718 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,040 to $6,010 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 13 h 5 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 84 around Odessa (42 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 Odessa.
Grand Junction has a population of about 70,000 and Odessa about 122,707. Odessa is the denser city (2,239 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. 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,970 | $2,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,420 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,040 | $4,930 | $6,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,470 | $7,880 | $9,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,890 | $10,840 | $13,230 |
$1,040–$1,460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,660–$2,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,040–$6,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Junction, CO → Odessa, TX. 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 $1,620 to $2,400 for a studio, $2,420 to $3,610 for a one-bedroom, $4,040 to $6,010 for a two-bedroom, $6,470 to $9,620 for a three-bedroom and $8,890 to $13,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 718 road miles (608 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 5 min.
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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–Odessa corridor.