Fairbanks, AK

Dallas, TX → Fairbanks, AK · Cross-country move

Movers from Dallas to Fairbanks

About 3,612 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,020–$14,910, delivery in 7–14 days, 3,665 carriers on the Dallas side and 29 in Fairbanks.

  • 3,612 miroad distance
  • 62 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,020–$14,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,612 miles (3,061 straight-line)
Drive time
62 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
3,665 (1,566 interstate)
Movers at destination
29 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Fairbanks → Dallas

Fairbanks sits about 3,612 miles northwest of Dallas, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Alaska that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $10,020 to $14,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 62 hours (7 driving days).

On the Dallas side there are 3,665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,566 of them authorized for interstate work), and 29 around Fairbanks (4 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 Fairbanks.

Dallas has a population of about 1.3 million and Fairbanks about 32,000. Dallas is considerably denser (3,841 people per square mile versus 1,024), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Dallas to Fairbanks

Full-service estimate for 3,612 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,010 $4,890 $5,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,010 $7,340 $8,950
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,020 $12,230 $14,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,040 $19,560 $23,860
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,050 $26,900 $32,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,060–$7,150

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

Portable container

$4,240–$6,240

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

Full-service mover

$10,020–$14,910

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 Dallas (origin)

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3300318
MC
1046672
Based in
Dallas, TX 75226 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
79466
MC
150578
Based in
Dallas, TX 75227 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

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

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2316812
MC
790902
Based in
Garland, TX 75041 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 3,665 movers in Dallas

Near Fairbanks (destination)

Metcalf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2349839
MC
1059335
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Black Label Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3988849
MC
1709128
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Mountain Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069052
MC
446046
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Elsberry Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1594611
MC
961613
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Moonlighting Construction INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1633146
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Dirty Deeds Auto

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1650238
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Axle Towing LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4067541
Based in
North Pole, AK 99705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Classic Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2312319
Based in
Fairbanks, AK 99709 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 29 movers in Fairbanks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Fairbanks?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,010 to $5,970 for a studio, $6,010 to $8,950 for a one-bedroom, $10,020 to $14,910 for a two-bedroom, $16,040 to $23,860 for a three-bedroom and $22,050 to $32,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fairbanks from Dallas?

About 3,612 road miles (3,061 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 62 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Texas into Alaska 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 Dallas to Fairbanks?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,060 to $7,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,240 to $6,240. 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 Dallas–Fairbanks corridor.