Carrollton, TX → Dallas, TX · Local move
About 18 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,070–$1,600, delivery in 0–1 days, 976 carriers on the Carrollton side and 3,665 in Dallas.
The route from Carrollton, TX to Dallas, TX covers roughly 18 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 34 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,070 and $1,600, before packing or storage.
On the Carrollton side there are 976 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,665 around Dallas (1,566 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 Dallas.
Carrollton has a population of about 134,562 and Dallas about 1.3 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,636 and 3,841 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $560 | $680 | $830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $660 | $810 | $980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,550 | $3,110 | $3,790 |
$170–$240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,070–$1,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carrollton, TX → Dallas, 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 $560 to $830 for a studio, $660 to $980 for a one-bedroom, $1,070 to $1,600 for a two-bedroom, $1,690 to $2,510 for a three-bedroom and $2,550 to $3,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 18 road miles (16 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Carrollton and Dallas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,520. 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 Carrollton–Dallas corridor.