Fort Worth, TX → Waco, TX · Short-haul move
About 100 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,460–$2,170, delivery in 1–2 days, 2,811 carriers on the Fort Worth side and 121 in Waco.
Waco sits about 100 miles south of Fort Worth, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 2 h 25 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,460 and $2,170, 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 121 around Waco (34 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 Waco.
Fort Worth has a population of about 1 million and Waco about 147,788. Fort Worth is considerably denser (2,646 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.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $840 | $1,030 | $1,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $950 | $1,150 | $1,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,170 | $2,640 | $3,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,130 | $3,820 | $4,650 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,460–$2,170
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 $840 to $1,250 for a studio, $950 to $1,410 for a one-bedroom, $1,460 to $2,170 for a two-bedroom, $2,170 to $3,230 for a three-bedroom and $3,130 to $4,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 100 road miles (85 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 25 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 Waco 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 $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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–Waco corridor.