Kennewick, WA → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move
About 859 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,760–$7,090, delivery in 2–5 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 67 in Grand Junction.
The route from Kennewick, WA to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 859 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 $4,760 to $7,090 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 15 h 31 min.
On the Kennewick side there are 137 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Grand Junction (30 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 Grand Junction.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Kennewick is considerably denser (2,944 people per square mile versus 1,614), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,910 | $2,320 | $2,840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,860 | $3,490 | $4,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,760 | $5,810 | $7,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,620 | $9,300 | $11,340 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,480 | $12,780 | $15,590 |
$1,180–$1,670
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,790–$2,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,760–$7,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Grand Junction, 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 $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,250 for a one-bedroom, $4,760 to $7,090 for a two-bedroom, $7,620 to $11,340 for a three-bedroom and $10,480 to $15,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 859 road miles (728 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 31 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 Washington into Colorado 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 $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,630. 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 Kennewick–Grand Junction corridor.