Hilo, HI → Wichita Falls, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Wichita Falls

About 4,222 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,580–$17,230, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 41 in Wichita Falls.

4,222 miroad distance
73 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,580–$17,2302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Wichita Falls, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 4,222 miles (3,578 straight-line)
Drive time: 73 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 41 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Wichita Falls → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Wichita Falls is a cross-country move of roughly 4,222 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 $11,580 to $17,230 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 73 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 41 around Wichita Falls (13 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 Wichita Falls.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Wichita Falls about 101,951. Wichita Falls is the denser city (1,421 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 Wichita Falls

Full-service estimate for 4,222 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,630	$5,650	$6,890
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,950	$8,470	$10,340
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,580	$14,120	$17,230
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$18,530	$22,600	$27,570
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$25,480	$31,070	$37,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,840–$8,240

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

Portable container

$4,790–$7,040

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

Full-service mover

$11,580–$17,230

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 Wichita Falls (destination)

De LA Garza Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: De LA Garza Transport LLC

USDOT: 2273309
MC: 776399
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (940) 447-4997 Route Verify on FMCSA

K&d Transport Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3916623
MC: 1447415
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (469) 669-5115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr04 Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4462195
MC: 1759923
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (909) 953-6862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Active Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4530683
MC: 1796455
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76309 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (469) 831-7803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wingfield Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3584268
MC: 1211815
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (940) 224-2073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blj Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4416386
MC: 1735635
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76306 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (940) 730-3690 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wichita Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Wichita Valley Distributors INC

USDOT: 518157
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76310 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (940) 217-6812 Route Verify on FMCSA

B&a Reliable Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4037406
MC: 1526938
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76305 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (940) 232-4745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 41 movers in Wichita Falls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Wichita Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,630 to $6,890 for a studio, $6,950 to $10,340 for a one-bedroom, $11,580 to $17,230 for a two-bedroom, $18,530 to $27,570 for a three-bedroom and $25,480 to $37,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wichita Falls from Hilo?

About 4,222 road miles (3,578 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 73 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 Wichita Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,840 to $8,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,790 to $7,040. 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–Wichita Falls corridor.