Athens, GA → Sherman, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Sherman

About 898 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,280–$6,370, delivery in 2–5 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 41 in Sherman.

898 miroad distance
16 h 11 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,280–$6,3702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Sherman, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 898 miles (761 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 11 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 41 (22 interstate)

Reverse: Sherman → Athens

Moving from Athens to Sherman is a long-distance move of roughly 898 road miles, heading west from Georgia to Texas.

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 $4,280 to $6,370 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 16 h 11 min.

On the Athens side there are 312 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (166 of them authorized for interstate work), and 41 around Sherman (22 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 Sherman.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Sherman about 50,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,095 and 940 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Athens to Sherman

Full-service estimate for 898 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,710	$2,090	$2,550
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,570	$3,130	$3,820
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,280	$5,220	$6,370
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,850	$8,360	$10,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,420	$11,490	$14,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,220–$1,730

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

Portable container

$1,820–$2,680

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

Full-service mover

$4,280–$6,370

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Athens (origin)

Lindsay Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 830257
MC: 468785
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (706) 549-8902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC

USDOT: 1142555
MC: 454168
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (706) 227-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

University Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gee Transport INC

USDOT: 864502
MC: 667732
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (706) 353-1141 Route Verify on FMCSA

Puff Land

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC

USDOT: 4253552
MC: 1649165
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (706) 201-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1810822
MC: 676733
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (706) 354-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duncan Transportation Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2056835
MC: 719961
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (706) 424-6740 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Albany

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC

USDOT: 4339831
MC: 1728857
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (229) 329-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooper Transport Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3965988
MC: 1480525
Based in: Athens, GA 30601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (706) 352-1434 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 312 movers in Athens

Near Sherman (destination)

Bi-Lo Wholesale INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1694488
MC: 1243420
Based in: Denison, TX 75020 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (903) 465-5354 Route Verify on FMCSA

Goodwill Industries Of Northeast Texas INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1498622
Based in: Sherman, TX 75090 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (903) 893-3145 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck 0715

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ezway Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT: 4283606
MC: 1665593
Based in: Denison, TX 75020 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (903) 771-4153 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Camp Trucking &transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4399824
MC: 1726954
Based in: Sherman, TX 75090 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (903) 819-9668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firemen Movers Dfw INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3970569
MC: 1483574
Based in: Van Alstyne, TX 75495 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (903) 357-7011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quick Drop Transit Qdt LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4476964
MC: 1770464
Based in: Howe, TX 75459 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (214) 471-9245 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Sharp Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Meshel (shelly) Lewis

USDOT: 1291990
MC: 507910
Based in: Pottsboro, TX 75076 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (903) 786-2321 Route Verify on FMCSA

All American Moving And Transport

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3549142
Based in: Van Alstyne, TX 75495 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (903) 209-9340 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 41 movers in Sherman

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Sherman?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,820 for a one-bedroom, $4,280 to $6,370 for a two-bedroom, $6,850 to $10,190 for a three-bedroom and $9,420 to $14,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sherman from Athens?

About 898 road miles (761 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 11 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 Georgia into Texas 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 Athens to Sherman?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,680. 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 Athens–Sherman corridor.