Fort Worth, TX

Austin, TX → Fort Worth, TX · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Austin to Fort Worth

About 204 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,270–$3,370, delivery in 1–2 days, 868 carriers on the Austin side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.

  • 204 miroad distance
  • 4 h 13 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,270–$3,3702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 204 miles (173 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 13 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Texas)
Movers at origin
868 (241 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,811 (1,207 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Worth → Austin

Fort Worth sits about 204 miles north of Austin, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

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 $2,270 to $3,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 13 min.

On the Austin side there are 868 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (241 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,811 around Fort Worth (1,207 interstate). For an in-state 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 Fort Worth.

Austin has a population of about 1 million and Fort Worth about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,007 and 2,646 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Austin to Fort Worth

Full-service estimate for 204 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,210 $1,470 $1,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,360 $1,660 $2,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,370
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,630 $4,430 $5,400
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,990 $6,090 $7,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$360–$510

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

Portable container

$1,200–$1,770

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

Full-service mover

$2,270–$3,370

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

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Austin (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Aifleet

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3443025
MC
1118730
Based in
Austin, TX 78701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Azuma

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074353
MC
1548580
Based in
Austin, TX 78705 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Cadogan Tate Texas Cadogan Tate Austin Cadogan Tate Dallas

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1598596
MC
591409
Based in
Austin, TX 78744 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 868 movers in Austin

Near Fort Worth (destination)

Klb Sons

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1836511
MC
665731
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
761 trucks, 706 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Norco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
985416
MC
417025
Based in
Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
237 trucks, 223 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Americanstar Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1986353
MC
703067
Based in
North Richland, TX 76182 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

DC Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1018527
MC
427093
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76111 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
172 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927239
MC
987973
Based in
Pantego, TX 76013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

2131 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3762851
MC
1340310
Based in
Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Otw Frontline LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3977236
MC
1488003
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76140 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

K1 Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3150859
MC
104781
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76118 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 2,811 movers in Fort Worth

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Austin to Fort Worth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,360 to $2,020 for a one-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,370 for a two-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a three-bedroom and $4,990 to $7,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Worth from Austin?

About 204 road miles (173 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Austin and Fort Worth are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Austin to Fort Worth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 Austin–Fort Worth corridor.