Hilo, HI → Dallas, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Dallas

About 4,342 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,800–$17,550, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 3,665 in Dallas.

4,342 miroad distance
75 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,800–$17,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Dallas, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 4,342 miles (3,680 straight-line)
Drive time: 75 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 3,665 (1,566 interstate)

Reverse: Dallas → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Dallas is a cross-country move of roughly 4,342 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to 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 $11,800 to $17,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 75 hours (9 driving days).

On the Hilo side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,665 around Dallas (1,566 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 Dallas.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Dallas about 1.3 million. Dallas is the denser city (3,841 people per square mile versus 824 in Hilo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Dallas

Full-service estimate for 4,342 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,720	$5,760	$7,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,080	$8,630	$10,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,800	$14,390	$17,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$18,880	$23,020	$28,080
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$25,960	$31,650	$38,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,960–$8,420

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

Portable container

$4,900–$7,200

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

Full-service mover

$11,800–$17,550

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Hilo (origin)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

Near Dallas (destination)

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3300318
MC: 1046672
Based in: Dallas, TX 75226 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 480-2226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 79466
MC: 150578
Based in: Dallas, TX 75227 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (972) 216-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Value Truck Of Az LLC

USDOT: 822809
MC: 364675
Based in: Dallas, TX 75211 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (602) 249-5501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 160955
MC: 180584
Based in: Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (972) 337-7273 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2545275
MC: 284464
Based in: Carrollton, TX 75006 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (469) 568-6380 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brothers Produce Of Dallas INC

USDOT: 2316812
MC: 790902
Based in: Garland, TX 75041 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (214) 428-6666 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2475440
MC: 856231
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (972) 872-8455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 6172104
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (214) 506-3991 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,665 movers in Dallas

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Dallas?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,720 to $7,020 for a studio, $7,080 to $10,530 for a one-bedroom, $11,800 to $17,550 for a two-bedroom, $18,880 to $28,080 for a three-bedroom and $25,960 to $38,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dallas from Hilo?

About 4,342 road miles (3,680 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 75 hours (9 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Hawaii 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hilo to Dallas?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,960 to $8,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,900 to $7,200. 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 Hilo–Dallas corridor.