Kerrville, TX → Athens, GA · Long-distance move
About 1,134 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,860–$7,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 31 carriers on the Kerrville side and 312 in Athens.
The route from Kerrville, TX to Athens, GA covers roughly 1,134 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,860 to $7,220 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 15 min.
On the Kerrville side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 312 around Athens (166 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 Athens.
Kerrville has a population of about 25,000 and Athens about 128,612. The two cities have comparable density (1,068 and 1,095 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Georgia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,940 | $2,370 | $2,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,550 | $4,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,860 | $5,920 | $7,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,770 | $9,480 | $11,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,680 | $13,030 | $15,890 |
$1,620–$2,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,030–$2,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,860–$7,220
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kerrville, TX → Athens, GA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Jacksons Investment LLC
Legal name: Ranger Trailers INC
Legal name: Rosalba Avalos
Legal name: Stephen Rodriguez
Legal name: Integrity Movers LLC
Legal name: Midnight Express Transportation
Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC
Legal name: Gee Transport INC
Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC
Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,940 to $2,890 for a studio, $2,910 to $4,330 for a one-bedroom, $4,860 to $7,220 for a two-bedroom, $7,770 to $11,560 for a three-bedroom and $10,680 to $15,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,134 road miles (961 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 15 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 Texas into Georgia 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 $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Kerrville–Athens corridor.