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The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again!
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Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success.
Photo: Fastily, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMoving from Grand Junction to Reno
Grand Junction to Reno is about 796 miles, a 13 h 36 min free-flow drive that goes west on I-70 and US 6 through Utah before joining I-15 and I-80. Grand Junction has 68,142 residents in the city and about 159,000 in Mesa County's metro area.
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- 796 miles
- about 13 h 36 min of driving
Grand Junction, COReno-Sparks
796 miles by road
- Driving time (free-flow)about 13 h 36 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day2
- Main roadsI-80, US 6, I-70
| Measure | Grand Junction, CO | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,658 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,182 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $378,600 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 38 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 94 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 17.7 in | 20.9 in |
- Moved from Colorado to Nevada (2024)about 3,886
- Moved from Nevada to Colorado (2024)about 1,823
- Moved into Washoe County from Mesa County, Colorado, per yearabout 170
- Moved from Washoe County to them, per yearabout 14
Data (read 2026-10-19): OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020; U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020.
Census counts put the flow from Mesa County to Washoe County at about 170 people a year (2016-2020), against about 14 moving the other way, a strong lean toward Reno for a small Western Slope metro. Colorado as a whole sent about 3,886 people to Nevada in 2024.
The drive: I-70, US 6, I-15 and I-80
The truck runs I-70 west for about 57 miles into Utah, then US 6 for about 169 miles across the Utah desert and over to the Wasatch Front. It follows I-15 for about 49 miles north and then I-80 for about 514 miles across the Bonneville Salt Flats and Nevada to Sparks. The total is about 796 miles.
Unlike the Denver and Colorado Springs routes, this one never enters Wyoming, so the exposed section of I-80 over the Continental Divide is avoided. The weather concern is US 6 across eastern Utah in winter, and the Wasatch Front stretch has more traffic than the desert. Utah DOT covers both, and the Nevada 511 site covers the last miles.
At 500 miles a day the map says two days behind the wheel, with a free-flow time of 13 h 36 min. Your written estimate sets the delivery window.
Grand Junction and Reno side by side
Grand Junction averages about 17.7 inches of snow a year, against about 20.9 at the Reno airport, and about 9.1 inches of precipitation against 7.4. The January average high is 38.1 F in Grand Junction and 47.7 F in Reno. July highs are 94.5 F and 93.9 F, essentially the same.
The table above uses Census figures for the Grand Junction metro area, with median household income of $73,658, median gross rent of $1,182 and a median home value of $378,600. Reno-Sparks has a median household income of $87,485, median gross rent of $1,592 and a median home value of $502,300. Colorado taxes income and Nevada does not tax wages.
How the move works with O'Brien's
You book the move with O'Brien's, the Bekins Van Lines agent in Sparks, and we coordinate it from your Grand Junction home through the Bekins network. When the shipment reaches Northern Nevada, we handle delivery, unpacking and, if your new place is not ready, storage in our 30,000 square foot Sparks warehouse (vault storage from $40 per month). Call 775-359-6683 for a phone ballpark, or send an online request.
Planning
Long-distance moves are priced by weight, and the estimate is itemized and in writing. Our Colorado to Reno guide covers license and registration steps, and the long-distance checklist covers mail, utilities and records.
Licensed movers
U.S. DOT No. 30611
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Nevada CPCN 1070
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How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent
O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. What being a Bekins agent means.
Your rights on an interstate move
Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you
- Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move (FMCSA)
- Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move (FMCSA)
- Protect Your Move: check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611.
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Answers
Moving from Grand Junction to Reno questions
Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
How far is Grand Junction from Reno?
About 796 miles by road, or about 13 h 36 min of free-flow driving.
Does the route cross Wyoming?
No. It goes west through Utah on I-70, US 6, I-15 and I-80, so Wyoming's I-80 is not part of it.
Is the climate similar?
July highs match, at about 94 F. Grand Junction averages about 17.7 inches of snow a year against about 20.9 in Reno.
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What customers say about O'Brien's
Greg S.
3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again.
Owner's reply
Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again!
Bruce E.
My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide!
Owner's reply
Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future.
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