Gulf Winds International INC
- USDOT
- 690147
- MC
- 320104
- Based in
- Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 731 trucks, 719 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1997
League City, TX → Sterling Heights, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,329 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,300–$7,890, delivery in 3–7 days, 187 carriers on the League City side and 754 in Sterling Heights.
Sterling Heights sits about 1,329 miles northeast of League City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Michigan 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 $5,300 to $7,890 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 23 h 37 min.
On the League City side there are 187 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (79 of them authorized for interstate work), and 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.
League City has a population of about 119,905 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Sterling Heights is the denser city (3,691 people per square mile versus 2,230 in League City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Michigan 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 | $2,120 | $2,590 | $3,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,180 | $3,880 | $4,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,300 | $6,470 | $7,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,480 | $10,350 | $12,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,670 | $14,230 | $17,360 |
$1,820–$2,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,210–$3,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,300–$7,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for League City, TX → Sterling Heights, MI. 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 $2,120 to $3,160 for a studio, $3,180 to $4,730 for a one-bedroom, $5,300 to $7,890 for a two-bedroom, $8,480 to $12,620 for a three-bedroom and $11,670 to $17,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,329 road miles (1,126 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 37 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 Michigan 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 $1,820 to $2,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,240. 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 League City–Sterling Heights corridor.