Dayton, OH → Garland, TX · Long-distance move
About 989 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,430–$6,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 349 carriers on the Dayton side and 1,745 in Garland.
Moving from Dayton to Garland is a long-distance move of roughly 989 road miles, heading southwest from Ohio to Texas.
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 $4,430 to $6,600 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 17 h 45 min.
On the Dayton side there are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (240 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,745 around Garland (758 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 Garland.
Dayton has a population of about 136,688 and Garland about 249,625. Garland is the denser city (4,309 people per square mile versus 2,467 in Dayton), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,430 | $5,410 | $6,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,100 | $8,650 | $10,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,760 | $11,900 | $14,520 |
$1,470–$2,070
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,900–$2,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,430–$6,600
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,600 for a two-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,560 for a three-bedroom and $9,760 to $14,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 989 road miles (838 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 45 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Ohio 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 $1,470 to $2,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,800. 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 Dayton–Garland corridor.