Fort Worth, TX → Denton, TX · Local move
About 38 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,170–$1,740, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,811 carriers on the Fort Worth side and 409 in Denton.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Denton, TX covers roughly 38 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
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 11 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,170 and $1,740, 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 409 around Denton (187 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 Denton.
Fort Worth has a population of about 1 million and Denton about 169,431. Fort Worth is considerably denser (2,646 people per square mile versus 1,451), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $630 | $760 | $930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $730 | $890 | $1,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,800 | $2,200 | $2,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,170–$1,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fort Worth, TX → Denton, 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 $930 for a studio, $730 to $1,090 for a one-bedroom, $1,170 to $1,740 for a two-bedroom, $1,800 to $2,680 for a three-bedroom and $2,690 to $4,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 38 road miles (32 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 11 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 Denton 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 $1,050 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–Denton corridor.