Denton, TX → Lakeland, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Denton to Lakeland

About 1,144 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,980–$7,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 409 carriers on the Denton side and 509 in Lakeland.

1,144 miroad distance
20 h 25 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,980–$7,4102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Denton, Texas
To: Lakeland, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,144 miles (970 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 25 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 409 (187 interstate)
Movers at destination: 509 (177 interstate)

Reverse: Lakeland → Denton

Moving from Denton to Lakeland is a long-distance move of roughly 1,144 road miles, heading east from Texas to Florida.

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 $4,980 to $7,410 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 20 h 25 min.

On the Denton side there are 409 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (187 of them authorized for interstate work), and 509 around Lakeland (177 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 Lakeland.

Denton has a population of about 169,431 and Lakeland about 125,520. The two cities have comparable density (1,451 and 1,702 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Denton to Lakeland

Full-service estimate for 1,144 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,990	$2,430	$2,960
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,990	$3,640	$4,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,980	$6,070	$7,410
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,970	$9,720	$11,850
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,960	$13,360	$16,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,290

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

Portable container

$2,040–$3,000

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

Full-service mover

$4,980–$7,410

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Denton (origin)

Titus Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 306971
MC: 190464
Based in: Denton, TX 76210 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 270 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (940) 600-4831 Route Verify on FMCSA

Little Guys Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 880583
MC: 689082
Based in: Denton, TX 76201 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (940) 383-1717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brown Box Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cwl Services LLC

USDOT: 2295684
MC: 943303
Based in: Denton, TX 76209 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (972) 953-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

S 4 Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1827498
MC: 901612
Based in: Hickory Creek, TX 75065 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (214) 477-4762 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kamand LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3835904
MC: 1393179
Based in: Aubrey, TX 76227 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (817) 825-9704 Route Verify on FMCSA

Axp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Amoun Express LLC

USDOT: 2031387
MC: 723293
Based in: Lake Dallas, TX 75065 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (972) 740-5088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Denton County LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2958778
MC: 3428
Based in: Denton, TX 76207 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Extra Plus TX INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2514965
MC: 872522
Based in: Keller, TX 76226 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (817) 528-7765 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 409 movers in Denton

Near Lakeland (destination)

Publix

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Publix Super Markets INC

USDOT: 439262
MC: 1576808
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33815 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 945 trucks, 1,720 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (863) 688-1188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saddle Creek Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1196553
MC: 470192
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33801 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 409 trucks, 535 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (863) 241-3533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Independent Delivery Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Se Independent Delivery Services INC

USDOT: 842212
MC: 370980
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33811 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 748 trucks, 950 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (863) 616-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mega Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2582238
MC: 904298
Based in: Auburndale, FL 33823 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 550 trucks, 275 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (786) 345-7841 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & S Wholesale Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1338655
MC: 525824
Based in: Plant City, FL 33566 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 388 trucks, 401 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (904) 545-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Phoenix Logistics & Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3348075
MC: 1069873
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33801 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 257 trucks, 243 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (305) 691-3535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exxact Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Exxact Transport INC

USDOT: 612401
MC: 277158
Based in: Lakeland, FL 33801 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (863) 682-4101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Star Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 549928
MC: 153627
Based in: Plant City, FL 33563 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (813) 659-1002 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 509 movers in Lakeland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Denton to Lakeland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,960 for a studio, $2,990 to $4,450 for a one-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,410 for a two-bedroom, $7,970 to $11,850 for a three-bedroom and $10,960 to $16,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lakeland from Denton?

About 1,144 road miles (970 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 25 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 Florida 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 Denton to Lakeland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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 Denton–Lakeland corridor.