Fairfax, VA → Waco, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,448 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,820–$8,660, delivery in 3–7 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 121 in Waco.
Moving from Fairfax to Waco is a long-distance move of roughly 1,448 road miles, heading west from Virginia 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 $5,820 to $8,660 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Fairfax side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (383 of them authorized for interstate work), and 121 around Waco (34 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 Waco.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Waco about 147,788. Fairfax is considerably denser (3,869 people per square mile versus 1,561), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 | $2,330 | $2,840 | $3,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,490 | $4,260 | $5,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,820 | $7,100 | $8,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,310 | $11,360 | $13,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,800 | $15,610 | $19,050 |
$2,090–$2,950
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,310–$3,400
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,820–$8,660
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → Waco, 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 $2,330 to $3,460 for a studio, $3,490 to $5,200 for a one-bedroom, $5,820 to $8,660 for a two-bedroom, $9,310 to $13,850 for a three-bedroom and $12,800 to $19,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,448 road miles (1,227 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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 $2,090 to $2,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,310 to $3,400. 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 Fairfax–Waco corridor.