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Grand Junction, CO

Tempe, AZ → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Tempe to Grand Junction

About 515 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,590–$5,340, delivery in 2–5 days, 886 carriers on the Tempe side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 515 miroad distance
  • 9 h 35 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,590–$5,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 515 miles (436 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 35 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
886 (350 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Tempe

The route from Tempe, AZ to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 515 miles by road, a northeast-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 $3,590 to $5,340 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 9 h 35 min.

On the Tempe side there are 886 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (350 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.

Tempe has a population of about 190,571 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Tempe is considerably denser (4,526 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.

Cost of moving from Tempe to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 515 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,440 $1,750 $2,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,150 $2,630 $3,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,590 $4,380 $5,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,750 $7,010 $8,550
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,900 $9,630 $11,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$830–$1,170

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

Portable container

$1,480–$2,180

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

Full-service mover

$3,590–$5,340

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 Tempe (origin)

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate

Legal name: H K B INC

USDOT
902604
MC
162691
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85041 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (602) 256-7161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shippers Preferred Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1119424
MC
473382
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85009 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
112 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (602) 278-6004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3384102
MC
1087004
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85034 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (480) 306-6447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Support INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
294366
MC
242304
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85040 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (602) 267-1946 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3162620
MC
112279
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (602) 805-9061 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1329421
MC
513718
Based in
Chandler, AZ 85225 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (480) 704-4457 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338899
MC
1067588
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 413-5080 Route Verify on FMCSA

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: C H Trucking LLC

USDOT
3915387
MC
1446610
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85202 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (929) 977-8854 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 886 movers in Tempe

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 Tempe to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,440 to $2,140 for a studio, $2,150 to $3,210 for a one-bedroom, $3,590 to $5,340 for a two-bedroom, $5,750 to $8,550 for a three-bedroom and $7,900 to $11,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Tempe?

About 515 road miles (436 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 35 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 Arizona 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 Tempe to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $830 to $1,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,180. 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 Tempe–Grand Junction corridor.