Grand Junction, CO

Sioux Falls, SD → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux Falls to Grand Junction

About 810 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,210–$6,270, delivery in 2–5 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 810 miroad distance
  • 14 h 40 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,210–$6,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 810 miles (686 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 40 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
79 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Sioux Falls

The route from Sioux Falls, SD to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 810 miles by road, a southwest-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 $4,210 to $6,270 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 14 h 40 min.

On the Sioux Falls side there are 79 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 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.

Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Sioux Falls is considerably denser (2,434 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. Colorado is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sioux Falls to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 810 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,690 $2,060 $2,510
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,530 $3,080 $3,760
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,210 $5,140 $6,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,740 $8,220 $10,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,270 $11,310 $13,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,600

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,560

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

Full-service mover

$4,210–$6,270

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Sioux Falls, SD → Grand Junction, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Sioux Falls (origin)

K & J Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
171766
MC
146600
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
132 trucks, 149 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dakota Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
492947
MC
255930
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Rude Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1391
MC
64732
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Silver Creek Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3093770
MC
73394
Based in
Chancellor, SD 57015 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Lloyd Bultsma Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
692522
MC
320802
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Sioux Steel Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
66163
MC
488257
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57101 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Nationwide Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1741852
MC
637914
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Mueller Pallets LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
776880
MC
412614
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

All 79 movers in Sioux Falls

Near Grand Junction (destination)

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2251528
MC
770182
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2251521
MC
770150
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2251534
MC
770189
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2203660
MC
769032
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280346
MC
1037031
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280355
MC
1037035
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280340
MC
1037024
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4281705
MC
1664544
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81501 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 67 movers in Grand Junction

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sioux Falls to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,510 for a studio, $2,530 to $3,760 for a one-bedroom, $4,210 to $6,270 for a two-bedroom, $6,740 to $10,030 for a three-bedroom and $9,270 to $13,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Sioux Falls?

About 810 road miles (686 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from South Dakota 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Sioux Falls to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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 Sioux Falls–Grand Junction corridor.