Athens, GA → Wichita Falls, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Wichita Falls

About 1,024 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,590–$6,830, delivery in 3–7 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 41 in Wichita Falls.

1,024 miroad distance
18 h 21 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,590–$6,8302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Wichita Falls, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,024 miles (868 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 21 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 41 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Wichita Falls → Athens

Moving from Athens to Wichita Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 1,024 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 $4,590 to $6,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 21 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 Wichita Falls (13 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 Wichita Falls.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Wichita Falls about 101,951. The two cities have comparable density (1,095 and 1,421 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 Wichita Falls

Full-service estimate for 1,024 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,840	$2,240	$2,730
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,750	$3,360	$4,100
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,590	$5,600	$6,830
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,340	$8,950	$10,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,090	$12,310	$15,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,500–$2,120

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,840

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

Full-service mover

$4,590–$6,830

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 Wichita Falls (destination)

De LA Garza Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: De LA Garza Transport LLC

USDOT: 2273309
MC: 776399
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (940) 447-4997 Route Verify on FMCSA

K&d Transport Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3916623
MC: 1447415
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (469) 669-5115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr04 Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4462195
MC: 1759923
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (909) 953-6862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Active Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4530683
MC: 1796455
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76309 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (469) 831-7803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wingfield Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3584268
MC: 1211815
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (940) 224-2073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blj Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4416386
MC: 1735635
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76306 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (940) 730-3690 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wichita Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Wichita Valley Distributors INC

USDOT: 518157
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76310 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (940) 217-6812 Route Verify on FMCSA

B&a Reliable Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4037406
MC: 1526938
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76305 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (940) 232-4745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 41 movers in Wichita Falls

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Wichita Falls if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Wichita Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,100 for a one-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,830 for a two-bedroom, $7,340 to $10,920 for a three-bedroom and $10,090 to $15,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wichita Falls from Athens?

About 1,024 road miles (868 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 21 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Wichita Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,500 to $2,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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–Wichita Falls corridor.