Jacksonville, FL → Waco, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,090 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,850–$7,210, delivery in 3–7 days, 745 carriers on the Jacksonville side and 121 in Waco.
Waco sits about 1,090 miles west of Jacksonville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,850 to $7,210 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 30 min.
On the Jacksonville side there are 745 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (398 of them authorized for interstate work), and 121 around Waco (34 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 Waco.
Jacksonville has a population of about 1 million and Waco about 147,788. The two cities have comparable density (1,271 and 1,561 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,940 | $2,360 | $2,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,550 | $4,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,850 | $5,910 | $7,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,750 | $9,460 | $11,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,660 | $13,000 | $15,860 |
$1,570–$2,220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,990–$2,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,850–$7,210
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 $1,940 to $2,880 for a studio, $2,910 to $4,330 for a one-bedroom, $4,850 to $7,210 for a two-bedroom, $7,750 to $11,540 for a three-bedroom and $10,660 to $15,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,090 road miles (924 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,570 to $2,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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 Jacksonville–Waco corridor.