Flint, MI → Austin, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,383 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,430–$8,080, delivery in 3–7 days, 142 carriers on the Flint side and 868 in Austin.
Moving from Flint to Austin is a long-distance move of roughly 1,383 road miles, heading southwest from Michigan 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 $5,430 to $8,080 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Flint side there are 142 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 868 around Austin (241 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 Austin.
Flint has a population of about 79,000 and Austin about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,430 and 3,007 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,260 | $3,980 | $4,850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,430 | $6,630 | $8,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,690 | $10,600 | $12,930 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,950 | $14,580 | $17,780 |
$2,020–$2,850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,250–$3,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,430–$8,080
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Flint, MI → Austin, 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 $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,850 for a one-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,080 for a two-bedroom, $8,690 to $12,930 for a three-bedroom and $11,950 to $17,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,383 road miles (1,172 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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 Michigan 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 $2,020 to $2,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,250 to $3,320. 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 Flint–Austin corridor.