Blacksburg, VA → Carrollton, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,150 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,070–$7,540, delivery in 3–7 days, 80 carriers on the Blacksburg side and 976 in Carrollton.
Moving from Blacksburg to Carrollton is a long-distance move of roughly 1,150 road miles, heading west from Virginia 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 $5,070 to $7,540 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 20 h 32 min.
On the Blacksburg side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (61 of them authorized for interstate work), and 976 around Carrollton (399 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 Carrollton.
Blacksburg has a population of about 45,000 and Carrollton about 134,562. Carrollton is the denser city (3,636 people per square mile versus 2,264 in Blacksburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,470 | $3,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,040 | $3,710 | $4,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,180 | $7,540 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,110 | $9,890 | $12,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,150 | $13,600 | $16,590 |
$1,630–$2,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,050–$3,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,070–$7,540
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Blacksburg, VA → Carrollton, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,040 to $4,530 for a one-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,540 for a two-bedroom, $8,110 to $12,070 for a three-bedroom and $11,150 to $16,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,150 road miles (975 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 32 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,010. 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.
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 Blacksburg–Carrollton corridor.