Fort Wayne, IN

Dallas, TX → Fort Wayne, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Dallas to Fort Wayne

About 1,014 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,470–$6,650, delivery in 3–7 days, 3,665 carriers on the Dallas side and 197 in Fort Wayne.

  • 1,014 miroad distance
  • 18 h 11 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,470–$6,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,014 miles (859 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 11 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
3,665 (1,566 interstate)
Movers at destination
197 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Wayne → Dallas

Moving from Dallas to Fort Wayne is a long-distance move of roughly 1,014 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Indiana.

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 $4,470 to $6,650 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 18 h 11 min.

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 197 around Fort Wayne (147 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 Wayne.

Dallas has a population of about 1.3 million and Fort Wayne about 275,203. Dallas is considerably denser (3,841 people per square mile versus 2,384), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Indiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Dallas to Fort Wayne

Full-service estimate for 1,014 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,790 $2,180 $2,660
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,680 $3,270 $3,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,470 $5,450 $6,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,150 $8,720 $10,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,840 $12,000 $14,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,110

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,830

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

Full-service mover

$4,470–$6,650

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.

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 Fort Wayne (destination)

North American Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
70851
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,333 trucks, 1,357 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Allied Van Lines INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
76235
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,056 trucks, 1,944 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Machine And Cargo Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4572743
MC
1819133
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46806 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88,001 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Jat Of Fort Wayne INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261423
MC
163876
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 109 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Krystal Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1998214
MC
705820
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46815 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
101 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Kaufman Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
354774
MC
280138
Based in
Grabill, IN 46741 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Balkan Xpedited INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2454881
MC
847694
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Blue Eagle Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1226040
MC
793371
Based in
Ft Wayne, IN 46803 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 197 movers in Fort Wayne

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Fort Wayne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,660 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,990 for a one-bedroom, $4,470 to $6,650 for a two-bedroom, $7,150 to $10,640 for a three-bedroom and $9,840 to $14,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Wayne from Dallas?

About 1,014 road miles (859 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into Indiana 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 Fort Wayne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,830. 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–Fort Wayne corridor.