Frisco, TX

Austin, TX → Frisco, TX · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Austin to Frisco

About 242 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,400–$3,570, delivery in 1–2 days, 868 carriers on the Austin side and 1,162 in Frisco.

  • 242 miroad distance
  • 4 h 52 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,400–$3,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 242 miles (205 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 52 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Texas)
Movers at origin
868 (241 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,162 (506 interstate)

Reverse: Frisco → Austin

The route from Austin, TX to Frisco, TX covers roughly 242 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $2,400 to $3,570 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 52 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 1,162 around Frisco (506 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 Frisco.

Austin has a population of about 1 million and Frisco about 236,955. The two cities have comparable density (3,007 and 2,923 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Austin to Frisco

Full-service estimate for 242 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,210 $1,470 $1,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,440 $1,760 $2,140
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,400 $2,930 $3,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,840 $4,690 $5,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,290 $6,450 $7,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$400–$560

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,820

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

Full-service mover

$2,400–$3,570

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

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Near Frisco (destination)

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2545275
MC
284464
Based in
Carrollton, TX 75006 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Talento Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3841225
MC
1405142
Based in
Frisco, TX 75078 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
119 trucks, 159 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8424988
Based in
Dallas, TX 75254 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3500318
MC
1155089
Based in
Allen, TX 75002 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Armstrong Relocation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
449294
MC
516299
Based in
Carrollton, TX 75006 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Mnm Carrier Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3552598
MC
1190342
Based in
Allen, TX 75013 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Pink Panthers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1726910
MC
635217
Based in
Carrollton, TX 75006 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Smart Motion Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3694862
MC
1290479
Based in
Frisco, TX 75034 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 1,162 movers in Frisco

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Austin to Frisco?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,440 to $2,140 for a one-bedroom, $2,400 to $3,570 for a two-bedroom, $3,840 to $5,720 for a three-bedroom and $5,290 to $7,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Frisco from Austin?

About 242 road miles (205 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 52 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 Frisco 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 Frisco?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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–Frisco corridor.