Dallas, TX → Houston, TX
Dallas to Houston Movers
Dallas to Houston is the busiest in-state lane out of DFW. At about 240 miles down I-45 it is too far for an hourly local move and short enough that most loads are delivered the day after pickup.
- Distance
- 240 mi
- Transit
- 1–2 days
- Origin
- Dallas
- Destination
- Houston
The Dallas to Houston lane.
The run is I-45 the whole way, but Houston traffic sets the delivery hour more than the drive does. Inner Loop, Galleria and Medical Center high-rises usually need an elevator reservation and a certificate of insurance on file, and many suburban HOAs in Katy, Sugar Land and The Woodlands limit move-in hours, so we collect those rules before the truck leaves Dallas.
Typical corridor: I-45 South from Dallas through Corsicana and Huntsville into Houston
What moves the price on this lane.
- Home size and how much is packed before the crew arrives.
- High-rise buildings with elevator reservations and long carries from the loading dock.
- Houston-area HOA move-in windows that set the delivery time.
- Heat and humidity, which change how electronics, art and wood furniture are wrapped.
Dallas to Houston questions.
How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Houston?
Our long-distance price guide from Dallas starts at $1,600 for a studio and runs to $3,000–$3,900 for a 3-bedroom home. Larger homes are priced from a video estimate or a home visit.
How long does a Dallas to Houston move take?
Most moves are loaded one day and delivered the next. Small moves can sometimes be delivered the same day.
Can you deliver to a Houston high-rise?
Yes. Send us the building's move-in rules, elevator reservation and any certificate of insurance request, and we schedule the delivery inside that window.
How much it costs to move from Dallas to Houston
Our price guide for a move from Dallas to Houston, by home size. It is a guide, not a quote: what you actually own, the season and access at both ends move the number. A video estimate replaces it with a guaranteed price.
| Home size | Price guide |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 – $2,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 – $2,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,000 – $2,600 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,000 – $3,900 |
| 4+ bedrooms | Priced from a video estimate or a home visit |
Dallas → Houston
Ready to price this move?
Give us the two addresses and your dates. We will confirm the pickup window, the delivery spread and what packing or access needs will do to the number.
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