The roughly 282-mile move from Houston, TX to Dallas, TX typically costs $3,200–$3,850 for a 2-bedroom home. Use the calculator to price your own move and get matched with a licensed, insured carrier.
Get your free Houston→Dallas estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 282 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Houston→Dallas cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,675 – $2,025 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,325 – $2,775 |
| 2-bedroom | $3,200 – $3,850 |
| 3-bedroom | $4,475 – $5,375 |
| 4-bedroom | $6,525 – $7,825 |
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Road distance from Houston to Dallas.
Typical time your belongings are on the road.
Long-distance carriers price on how much you move and how far it travels.
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A typical 2-bedroom move from Houston to Dallas runs $3,200–$3,850, based on the roughly 282 miles between them. Smaller studios start lower and larger 4-bedroom homes cost more, and your final price depends on how much you move plus services like packing.
The move takes about 1–2 days in transit by truck. Long-distance carriers give a delivery window rather than a fixed day, so build a little flexibility into your plans.
Rates are lowest in the fall-through-spring off-season and highest in summer and at month-ends. A mid-week, mid-month date on this route usually books cheaper and with more carrier choice.
For a long-distance move like Houston to Dallas, a full-service carrier prices by weight and mileage and handles the drive; a DIY truck rental can be cheaper for a light load but means doing the driving and loading yourself. Use the calculator to compare against your quotes.
More moves from Houston:
Houston to New York City • Houston to Los Angeles • Houston to Chicago • Houston to Phoenix • Houston to Philadelphia • Houston to San Antonio
Moving to Dallas from elsewhere:
San Diego to Dallas • Jacksonville to Dallas • Austin to Dallas • Columbus to Dallas • Charlotte to Dallas • Indianapolis to Dallas
See full cost guides for moving to Dallas and moving to Houston.
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