Moab, UT

Salt Lake City, UT → Moab, UT · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Salt Lake City to Moab

About 234 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,470–$3,680, delivery in 1–2 days, 531 carriers on the Salt Lake City side and 1 in Moab.

  • 234 miroad distance
  • 4 h 44 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,470–$3,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 234 miles (198 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 44 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Utah)
Movers at origin
531 (306 interstate)
Movers at destination
1 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Moab → Salt Lake City

The route from Salt Lake City, UT to Moab, UT covers roughly 234 miles by road, a southeast-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 $2,470 to $3,680 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 44 min.

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

Salt Lake City has a population of about 218,428 and Moab about 5,000. Salt Lake City is considerably denser (1,811 people per square mile versus 1,118), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Salt Lake City to Moab

Full-service estimate for 234 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,480 $1,810 $2,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,470 $3,010 $3,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,950 $4,820 $5,880
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,440 $6,630 $8,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$390–$550

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

Portable container

$1,230–$1,810

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

Full-service mover

$2,470–$3,680

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Salt Lake City (origin)

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

Near Moab (destination)

Harrison Field Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
789926
MC
352774
Based in
Moab, UT 84532 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 1 movers in Moab

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,480 to $2,210 for a one-bedroom, $2,470 to $3,680 for a two-bedroom, $3,950 to $5,880 for a three-bedroom and $5,440 to $8,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Moab from Salt Lake City?

About 234 road miles (198 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 44 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Salt Lake City and Moab are in Utah, 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Salt Lake City to Moab?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $390 to $550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,230 to $1,810. 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 Salt Lake City–Moab corridor.