Kerrville, TX → Tracy, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,630 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,770–$10,070, delivery in 5–10 days, 31 carriers on the Kerrville side and 248 in Tracy.
The route from Kerrville, TX to Tracy, CA covers roughly 1,630 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,770 to $10,070 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).
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 248 around Tracy (137 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 Tracy.
Kerrville has a population of about 25,000 and Tracy about 101,901. Tracy is the denser city (3,591 people per square mile versus 1,068 in Kerrville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California 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 | $2,710 | $3,300 | $4,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,950 | $6,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,770 | $8,250 | $10,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,830 | $13,200 | $16,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,890 | $18,150 | $22,150 |
$2,270–$3,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,470–$3,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,770–$10,070
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kerrville, TX → Tracy, CA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,710 to $4,030 for a studio, $4,060 to $6,040 for a one-bedroom, $6,770 to $10,070 for a two-bedroom, $10,830 to $16,110 for a three-bedroom and $14,890 to $22,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,630 road miles (1,382 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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 $2,270 to $3,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,470 to $3,640. 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–Tracy corridor.