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Columbia, MO → Fort Worth, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to Fort Worth

About 602 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,490–$5,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.

  • 602 miroad distance
  • 11 h 5 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,490–$5,1902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 602 miles (510 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 5 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,811 (1,207 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Worth → Columbia

The route from Columbia, MO to Fort Worth, TX covers roughly 602 miles by road, a southwest-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 $3,490 to $5,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 5 min.

On the Columbia side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,811 around Fort Worth (1,207 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 Fort Worth.

Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and Fort Worth about 1 million. Fort Worth is the denser city (2,646 people per square mile versus 1,899 in Columbia), 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.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Fort Worth

Full-service estimate for 602 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,090 $2,550 $3,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,490 $4,260 $5,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,580 $6,810 $8,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,680 $9,360 $11,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$920–$1,300

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

Portable container

$1,560–$2,290

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

Full-service mover

$3,490–$5,190

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Columbia, MO → Fort Worth, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Columbia (origin)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3868668
MC
1415661
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 528-5329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4339877
MC
1695533
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (573) 968-5566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC

USDOT
2338804
MC
798647
Based in
Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (573) 777-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
775481
MC
347277
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (573) 474-6158 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3424063
MC
1546145
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 999-7821 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432203
MC
839812
Based in
Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 999-4639 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC

USDOT
3684511
MC
1571093
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 303-1423 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257095
MC
23317
Based in
Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (573) 533-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Columbia

Near Fort Worth (destination)

Klb Sons

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: K L Breeden & Sons LLC

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
Call (972) 563-2401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Norco Corporation

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
Call (817) 232-4220 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (888) 227-9844 Route Verify on FMCSA

DC Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: DC Transportation Services INC

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
Call (682) 310-7300 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (682) 284-9946 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (980) 333-5652 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (445) 300-1763 Route Verify on FMCSA

K1 Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: K1 Logistics INC

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
Call (945) 400-3772 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,811 movers in Fort Worth

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,190 for a two-bedroom, $5,580 to $8,310 for a three-bedroom and $7,680 to $11,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Worth from Columbia?

About 602 road miles (510 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 5 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $920 to $1,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,290. 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 Columbia–Fort Worth corridor.