Flint, MI → Fort Worth, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,209 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,010–$7,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 142 carriers on the Flint side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.
The route from Flint, MI to Fort Worth, TX covers roughly 1,209 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,010 to $7,460 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 21 h 33 min.
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 2,811 around Fort Worth (1,207 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 Fort Worth.
Flint has a population of about 79,000 and Fort Worth about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,430 and 2,646 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 | $2,010 | $2,450 | $2,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,010 | $3,670 | $4,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,010 | $6,110 | $7,460 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,020 | $9,780 | $11,930 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,030 | $13,450 | $16,410 |
$1,690–$2,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,100–$3,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,010–$7,460
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Flint, MI → Fort Worth, 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 $2,010 to $2,980 for a studio, $3,010 to $4,470 for a one-bedroom, $5,010 to $7,460 for a two-bedroom, $8,020 to $11,930 for a three-bedroom and $11,030 to $16,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,209 road miles (1,025 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 33 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 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 $1,690 to $2,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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–Fort Worth corridor.