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Grand Junction, CO

Sugar Land, TX → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Sugar Land to Grand Junction

About 1,163 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,180–$7,700, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,180 carriers on the Sugar Land side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 1,163 miroad distance
  • 20 h 45 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,180–$7,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,163 miles (986 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 45 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,180 (498 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Sugar Land

Moving from Sugar Land to Grand Junction is a long-distance move of roughly 1,163 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to Colorado.

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 $5,180 to $7,700 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 45 min.

On the Sugar Land side there are 1,180 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (498 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.

Sugar Land has a population of about 107,726 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Sugar Land is considerably denser (2,741 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 Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sugar Land to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 1,163 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,070 $2,530 $3,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,110 $3,790 $4,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,180 $6,310 $7,700
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,280 $10,100 $12,330
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,390 $13,890 $16,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,640–$2,320

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

Portable container

$2,060–$3,030

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

Full-service mover

$5,180–$7,700

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 Sugar Land (origin)

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544062
MC
10575
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (713) 935-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: 3 Men Movers LTD

USDOT
1914113
MC
685878
Based in
Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (713) 333-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2443733
MC
843742
Based in
Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (832) 613-9202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunshine Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3061153
MC
55323
Based in
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (713) 303-0587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2399905
MC
822597
Based in
Fresno, TX 77545 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (877) 630-5449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1736170
MC
635958
Based in
Houston, TX 77085 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (713) 255-2183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Featherlite Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2820143
MC
940290
Based in
Richmond, TX 77407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (214) 687-8317 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hepta Run INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1168426
MC
469196
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (713) 780-4006 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

Near Grand Junction (destination)

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Salt Lake LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Denver LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Boise LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Gj LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Bozeman LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Helena LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Whitefish LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Grand Junction LLC

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
Call (970) 361-3044 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Grand Junction

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sugar Land to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,070 to $3,080 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,620 for a one-bedroom, $5,180 to $7,700 for a two-bedroom, $8,280 to $12,330 for a three-bedroom and $11,390 to $16,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Sugar Land?

About 1,163 road miles (986 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 45 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 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 Sugar Land to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,640 to $2,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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 Sugar Land–Grand Junction corridor.