Irving, TX → Arlington, TX · Local move
About 17 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,070–$1,590, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,220 carriers on the Irving side and 1,724 in Arlington.
Arlington sits about 17 miles southwest of Irving, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local 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 32 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,070 and $1,590, before packing or storage.
On the Irving side there are 2,220 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (881 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,724 around Arlington (721 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 Arlington.
Irving has a population of about 257,076 and Arlington about 402,134. The two cities have comparable density (3,831 and 4,111 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $550 | $670 | $820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $660 | $800 | $980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,540 | $3,100 | $3,780 |
$170–$240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,070–$1,590
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 $550 to $820 for a studio, $660 to $980 for a one-bedroom, $1,070 to $1,590 for a two-bedroom, $1,680 to $2,500 for a three-bedroom and $2,540 to $3,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 17 road miles (14 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 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 Irving and Arlington 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 $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,520. 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 Irving–Arlington corridor.