Killeen, TX → Champaign, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Killeen to Champaign

About 966 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,610–$6,850, delivery in 2–5 days, 147 carriers on the Killeen side and 70 in Champaign.

966 miroad distance
17 h 21 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,610–$6,8502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Killeen, Texas
To: Champaign, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 966 miles (819 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 21 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 147 (55 interstate)
Movers at destination: 70 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Champaign → Killeen

Champaign sits about 966 miles northeast of Killeen, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Illinois 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 $4,610 to $6,850 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 21 min.

On the Killeen side there are 147 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (55 of them authorized for interstate work), and 70 around Champaign (50 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 Champaign.

Killeen has a population of about 161,883 and Champaign about 90,000. Champaign is the denser city (3,835 people per square mile versus 2,794 in Killeen), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Killeen to Champaign

Full-service estimate for 966 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,840	$2,250	$2,740
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,760	$3,370	$4,110
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,610	$5,620	$6,850
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,370	$8,990	$10,970
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,130	$12,360	$15,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,440–$2,040

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,770

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

Full-service mover

$4,610–$6,850

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 Killeen (origin)

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

Near Champaign (destination)

O N V Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4118861
MC: 1574876
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (630) 202-4269 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wishall Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lmj Transportation INC

USDOT: 1293918
MC: 502796
Based in: Tolono, IL 61880 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (217) 485-5148 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Central Illinois

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Shunk Corporation

USDOT: 1896266
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (217) 552-4560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Drew Corporation

USDOT: 2970005
MC: 10822
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (217) 398-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilken Farms LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1616055
MC: 628044
Based in: Rantoul, IL 61866 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (217) 202-8410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirtworks Trucking & Excavating Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3000673
MC: 23903
Based in: Rantoul, IL 61866 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (217) 377-4005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Federal O'Byrne Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 669065
MC: 311471
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (309) 694-4500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miller Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David T Miller

USDOT: 546804
MC: 1514994
Based in: Champaign, IL 61822 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (217) 352-0476 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 70 movers in Champaign

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Champaign if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Killeen to Champaign?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,760 to $4,110 for a one-bedroom, $4,610 to $6,850 for a two-bedroom, $7,370 to $10,970 for a three-bedroom and $10,130 to $15,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Champaign from Killeen?

About 966 road miles (819 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 21 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Texas into Illinois 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 Killeen to Champaign?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,440 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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 Killeen–Champaign corridor.