Dothan, AL → Houston, TX · Long-distance move
About 711 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,670–$5,460, delivery in 2–5 days, 112 carriers on the Dothan side and 3,257 in Houston.
Moving from Dothan to Houston is a long-distance move of roughly 711 road miles, heading west from Alabama 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 $3,670 to $5,460 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 12 h 58 min.
On the Dothan side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.
Dothan has a population of about 72,000 and Houston about 2.4 million. Houston is the denser city (3,599 people per square mile versus 791 in Dothan), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. 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 | $1,470 | $1,790 | $2,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,690 | $3,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,460 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,870 | $7,160 | $8,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,080 | $9,850 | $12,020 |
$1,030–$1,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,650–$2,430
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,670–$5,460
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Dothan, AL → Houston, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $1,470 to $2,190 for a studio, $2,200 to $3,280 for a one-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,460 for a two-bedroom, $5,870 to $8,740 for a three-bedroom and $8,080 to $12,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 711 road miles (602 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 58 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 Alabama 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 $1,030 to $1,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,650 to $2,430. 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 Dothan–Houston corridor.