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Johnson City, TN → Killeen, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Johnson City to Killeen

About 1,124 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,760–$7,080, delivery in 3–7 days, 93 carriers on the Johnson City side and 147 in Killeen.

  • 1,124 miroad distance
  • 20 h 5 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,760–$7,0802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,124 miles (953 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 5 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
93 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
147 (55 interstate)

Reverse: Killeen → Johnson City

Moving from Johnson City to Killeen is a long-distance move of roughly 1,124 road miles, heading west from Tennessee 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 $4,760 to $7,080 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 20 h 5 min.

On the Johnson City side there are 93 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 147 around Killeen (55 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 Killeen.

Johnson City has a population of about 74,000 and Killeen about 161,883. Killeen is the denser city (2,794 people per square mile versus 1,633 in Johnson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Johnson City to Killeen

Full-service estimate for 1,124 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,900 $2,320 $2,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,850 $3,480 $4,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,760 $5,800 $7,080
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,610 $9,280 $11,330
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,470 $12,760 $15,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,270

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,980

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

Full-service mover

$4,760–$7,080

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Johnson City (origin)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
701359
MC
66967
Based in
Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT
3545701
MC
136488
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2382126
MC
818191
Based in
Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763762
MC
343871
Based in
Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1577982
MC
598650
Based in
Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3981761
MC
1491041
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1411363
MC
534652
Based in
Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2917922
MC
1072695
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

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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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Johnson City to Killeen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,830 for a studio, $2,850 to $4,250 for a one-bedroom, $4,760 to $7,080 for a two-bedroom, $7,610 to $11,330 for a three-bedroom and $10,470 to $15,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Killeen from Johnson City?

About 1,124 road miles (953 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 5 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Tennessee 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 Johnson City to Killeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,980. 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 Johnson City–Killeen corridor.