Lewisville, TX → Carbondale, IL · Long-distance move
About 640 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,630, delivery in 2–5 days, 655 carriers on the Lewisville side and 34 in Carbondale.
Carbondale sits about 640 miles northeast of Lewisville, 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 $3,790 to $5,630 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 11 h 44 min.
On the Lewisville side there are 655 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (262 of them authorized for interstate work), and 34 around Carbondale (24 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 Carbondale.
Lewisville has a population of about 139,006 and Carbondale about 22,000. Lewisville is considerably denser (3,022 people per square mile versus 1,435), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Illinois 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 | $1,510 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,790 | $4,620 | $5,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,060 | $7,390 | $9,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,330 | $10,160 | $12,390 |
$960–$1,350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,590–$2,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,790–$5,630
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lewisville, TX → Carbondale, IL. 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 $1,510 to $2,250 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,630 for a two-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,010 for a three-bedroom and $8,330 to $12,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 640 road miles (543 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 44 min.
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $960 to $1,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,340. 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 Lewisville–Carbondale corridor.