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Galveston, TX → Killeen, TX · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Galveston to Killeen

About 249 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,430–$3,610, delivery in 1–2 days, 37 carriers on the Galveston side and 147 in Killeen.

  • 249 miroad distance
  • 5 hdriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,430–$3,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 249 miles (211 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Texas)
Movers at origin
37 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
147 (55 interstate)

Reverse: Killeen → Galveston

Moving from Galveston to Killeen is a regional long-distance move of roughly 249 road miles, heading northwest within 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 $2,430 to $3,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h.

On the Galveston side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 147 around Killeen (55 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 Killeen.

Galveston has a population of about 53,000 and Killeen about 161,883. Killeen is the denser city (2,794 people per square mile versus 1,308 in Galveston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Galveston to Killeen

Full-service estimate for 249 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,210 $1,470 $1,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,460 $1,780 $2,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,430 $2,960 $3,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,880 $4,740 $5,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,340 $6,510 $7,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$410–$570

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,240–$1,830

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,430–$3,610

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Galveston, TX → Killeen, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Galveston (origin)

Rollin Out Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3697335
MC
1292296
Based in
Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (985) 601-1279 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Tech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2090316
MC
729281
Based in
Santa Fe, TX 77510 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (832) 864-3379 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cygnus Elite Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4337094
MC
1728732
Based in
Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (409) 939-9709 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acjp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9056898
MC
88460689
Based in
LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (347) 989-5401 Route Verify on FMCSA

4rodllc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9139602
Based in
LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (409) 454-0749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Statewide Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2026122
MC
712238
Based in
Galveston, TX 77551 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (832) 884-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

M Ran Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2791855
MC
926762
Based in
LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (310) 654-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sorto Freight Solutions LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6056956
Based in
LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (409) 916-1738 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Galveston

Near Killeen (destination)

Twc Standards Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3463373
MC
1131239
Based in
Killeen, TX 76549 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (254) 383-7188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Travis Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
1943393
MC
1137178
Based in
Killeen, TX 76543 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (254) 699-4116 Route Verify on FMCSA

H Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1949168
MC
190078
Based in
Killeen, TX 76543 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (254) 699-4116 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bridgeline Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3245378
MC
939007
Based in
Salado, TX 76571 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (512) 289-4192 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mad Monkey Mechanics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mad Monkey Industries LLC

USDOT
4445554
MC
1751102
Based in
Killeen, TX 76541 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (254) 768-0888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norman Brothers INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Associated Movers INC

USDOT
3019601
MC
94721
Based in
Killeen, TX 76543 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (512) 452-0399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diamond Freight Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4534253
MC
1798380
Based in
Harker Heights, TX 76548 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (254) 345-1008 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nice Touch LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
7727984
Based in
Harker Heights, TX 76548 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (310) 307-1760 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 147 movers in Killeen

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Other origins to Killeen

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Galveston to Killeen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,460 to $2,170 for a one-bedroom, $2,430 to $3,610 for a two-bedroom, $3,880 to $5,780 for a three-bedroom and $5,340 to $7,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Killeen from Galveston?

About 249 road miles (211 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Galveston and Killeen 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Galveston to Killeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $410 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,830. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Galveston–Killeen corridor.