Fort Worth, TX → Dallas, TX · Local move
About 40 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,180–$1,750, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,811 carriers on the Fort Worth side and 3,665 in Dallas.
Moving from Fort Worth to Dallas is a local move of roughly 40 road miles, heading east within Texas.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,180 and $1,750, before packing or storage.
On the Fort Worth side there are 2,811 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,207 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,665 around Dallas (1,566 interstate). For an in-state 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 Dallas.
Fort Worth has a population of about 1 million and Dallas about 1.3 million. Dallas is the denser city (3,841 people per square mile versus 2,646 in Fort Worth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $630 | $770 | $940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $740 | $900 | $1,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,700 | $3,300 | $4,020 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,180–$1,750
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fort Worth, TX → Dallas, 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 $630 to $940 for a studio, $740 to $1,100 for a one-bedroom, $1,180 to $1,750 for a two-bedroom, $1,810 to $2,700 for a three-bedroom and $2,700 to $4,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 40 road miles (34 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 15 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Fort Worth and Dallas are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,550. 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 Fort Worth–Dallas corridor.