Charlottesville, VA → Denton, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,295 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,430–$8,090, delivery in 3–7 days, 48 carriers on the Charlottesville side and 409 in Denton.
The route from Charlottesville, VA to Denton, TX covers roughly 1,295 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,430 to $8,090 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 23 h 2 min.
On the Charlottesville side there are 48 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 409 around Denton (187 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 Denton.
Charlottesville has a population of about 47,000 and Denton about 169,431. Charlottesville is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 1,451), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,260 | $3,980 | $4,850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,430 | $6,630 | $8,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,700 | $10,600 | $12,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,960 | $14,580 | $17,790 |
$1,780–$2,510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,180–$3,200
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,430–$8,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC
Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC
Legal name: Movn On LLC
Legal name: Cwl Services LLC
Legal name: Amoun Express LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,850 for a one-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,090 for a two-bedroom, $8,700 to $12,940 for a three-bedroom and $11,960 to $17,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,295 road miles (1,097 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 2 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 $1,780 to $2,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,180 to $3,200. 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 Charlottesville–Denton corridor.