Garland, TX

Lansing, MI → Garland, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Lansing to Garland

About 1,113 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,780–$7,110, delivery in 3–7 days, 152 carriers on the Lansing side and 1,745 in Garland.

  • 1,113 miroad distance
  • 19 h 53 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,780–$7,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,113 miles (943 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 53 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
152 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,745 (758 interstate)

Reverse: Garland → Lansing

Garland sits about 1,113 miles southwest of Lansing, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan 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 $4,780 to $7,110 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 53 min.

On the Lansing side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (54 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,745 around Garland (758 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 Garland.

Lansing has a population of about 113,884 and Garland about 249,625. Garland is the denser city (4,309 people per square mile versus 2,881 in Lansing), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lansing to Garland

Full-service estimate for 1,113 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,910 $2,330 $2,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,870 $3,500 $4,270
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,780 $5,830 $7,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,650 $9,330 $11,380
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,520 $12,830 $15,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,590–$2,250

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

Portable container

$2,010–$2,960

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

Full-service mover

$4,780–$7,110

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Lansing (origin)

Primetime Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4220939
MC
1631477
Based in
Okemos, MI 48864 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Pat Reilly Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1399146
MC
680382
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Janmac Expedited Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1196471
MC
477269
Based in
Lansing, MI 48917 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Alpha Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2117524
MC
738163
Based in
Williamston, MI 48895 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Two Men And A Truck Of Greater Lansing

Interstate carrier
USDOT
652129
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Sunrise K Ic Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2535712
MC
881706
Based in
Lansing, MI 48906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Kingsley Moving Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1890987
MC
682343
Based in
Lansing, MI 48912 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Blue Springs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4292165
MC
1670295
Based in
Lansing, MI 48910 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 152 movers in Lansing

Near Garland (destination)

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
79466
MC
150578
Based in
Dallas, TX 75227 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3300318
MC
1046672
Based in
Dallas, TX 75226 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2316812
MC
790902
Based in
Garland, TX 75041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Reid Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4128045
Based in
Rockwall, TX 75087 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Gray Way Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4166506
MC
1601836
Based in
Dallas, TX 75201 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8424988
Based in
Dallas, TX 75254 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3500318
MC
1155089
Based in
Allen, TX 75002 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Blackridge Operating LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3077708
MC
64845
Based in
Rowlett, TX 75088 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
57 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 1,745 movers in Garland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lansing to Garland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,870 to $4,270 for a one-bedroom, $4,780 to $7,110 for a two-bedroom, $7,650 to $11,380 for a three-bedroom and $10,520 to $15,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garland from Lansing?

About 1,113 road miles (943 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 53 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 Michigan 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 Lansing to Garland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,590 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,960. 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 Lansing–Garland corridor.