Lewisville, TX → Topeka, KS · Regional long-distance move
About 495 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,210–$4,780, delivery in 1–3 days, 655 carriers on the Lewisville side and 37 in Topeka.
Moving from Lewisville to Topeka is a regional long-distance move of roughly 495 road miles, heading north from Texas to Kansas.
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 $3,210 to $4,780 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 14 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 37 around Topeka (23 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 Topeka.
Lewisville has a population of about 139,006 and Topeka about 125,795. Lewisville is considerably denser (3,022 people per square mile versus 2,062), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Kansas 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 | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,930 | $2,350 | $2,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,210 | $3,920 | $4,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,140 | $6,270 | $7,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,070 | $8,620 | $10,520 |
$810–$1,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,460–$2,150
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,210–$4,780
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lewisville, TX → Topeka, KS. 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.
Legal name: Suddath Relocation Systems Of Texas INC
Legal name: A & B Transfer & Storage Company INC - Armstrong Relocation
Legal name: Johnson Logistics Kansas LLC
Legal name: Rojo INC
Legal name: Jayhawker LLC
Legal name: Marty Grist
Legal name: Jbt Williams LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,910 for a studio, $1,930 to $2,870 for a one-bedroom, $3,210 to $4,780 for a two-bedroom, $5,140 to $7,650 for a three-bedroom and $7,070 to $10,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 495 road miles (420 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 14 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Kansas 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 $810 to $1,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,150. 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–Topeka corridor.