Salt Lake City, UT

Grand Prairie, TX → Salt Lake City, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Grand Prairie to Salt Lake City

About 1,174 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,050–$7,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,899 carriers on the Grand Prairie side and 531 in Salt Lake City.

  • 1,174 miroad distance
  • 20 h 57 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,050–$7,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,174 miles (995 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 57 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,899 (756 interstate)
Movers at destination
531 (306 interstate)

Reverse: Salt Lake City → Grand Prairie

Moving from Grand Prairie to Salt Lake City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,174 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to Utah.

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 $5,050 to $7,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 57 min.

On the Grand Prairie side there are 1,899 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (756 of them authorized for interstate work), and 531 around Salt Lake City (306 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 Salt Lake City.

Grand Prairie has a population of about 209,434 and Salt Lake City about 218,428. Grand Prairie is considerably denser (2,701 people per square mile versus 1,811), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Utah does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Grand Prairie to Salt Lake City

Full-service estimate for 1,174 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,020 $2,470 $3,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,030 $3,700 $4,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,050 $6,160 $7,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,090 $9,860 $12,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,120 $13,560 $16,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,340

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,040

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

Full-service mover

$5,050–$7,520

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 Grand Prairie (origin)

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Aburo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3508894
MC
1160787
Based in
Arlington, TX 76011 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927239
MC
987973
Based in
Pantego, TX 76013 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Milan Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2393479
MC
822800
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Jetex Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1580734
MC
585393
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 266 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 1,899 movers in Grand Prairie

Near Salt Lake City (destination)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
28406
MC
124679
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84120 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,807 trucks, 4,338 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
240026
MC
1768668
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
248 trucks, 430 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Nicholas & Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1122
MC
298841
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
148 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Redbone Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1489050
MC
560561
Based in
North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Godfrey Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264719
MC
128761
Based in
West Valley City, UT 84128 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Inland Xmile INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2105569
MC
734376
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3547550
MC
1186875
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Superior Service Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1758533
MC
643099
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 531 movers in Salt Lake City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Prairie to Salt Lake City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,510 for a one-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,520 for a two-bedroom, $8,090 to $12,030 for a three-bedroom and $11,120 to $16,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salt Lake City from Grand Prairie?

About 1,174 road miles (995 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 57 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas into Utah 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 Grand Prairie to Salt Lake City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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 Grand Prairie–Salt Lake City corridor.