Fishers, IN → Waco, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,009 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,460–$6,630, delivery in 3–7 days, 345 carriers on the Fishers side and 121 in Waco.
Moving from Fishers to Waco is a long-distance move of roughly 1,009 road miles, heading southwest from Indiana 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 $4,460 to $6,630 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 6 min.
On the Fishers side there are 345 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (225 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.
Fishers has a population of about 104,812 and Waco about 147,788. Fishers is considerably denser (2,780 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 | $1,780 | $2,180 | $2,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,680 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,460 | $5,440 | $6,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,130 | $8,700 | $10,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,810 | $11,960 | $14,600 |
$1,490–$2,100
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,920–$2,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,460–$6,630
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 $1,780 to $2,650 for a studio, $2,680 to $3,980 for a one-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,630 for a two-bedroom, $7,130 to $10,620 for a three-bedroom and $9,810 to $14,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,009 road miles (855 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 6 min.
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 Indiana 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 $1,490 to $2,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. 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 Fishers–Waco corridor.