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Marquette, MI → Waco, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Marquette to Waco

About 1,368 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,400–$8,030, delivery in 3–7 days, 14 carriers on the Marquette side and 121 in Waco.

  • 1,368 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,400–$8,0302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,368 miles (1,159 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
14 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
121 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Waco → Marquette

Moving from Marquette to Waco is a long-distance move of roughly 1,368 road miles, heading southwest from Michigan to Texas.

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 $5,400 to $8,030 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Marquette side there are 14 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 121 around Waco (34 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 Waco.

Marquette has a population of about 21,000 and Waco about 147,788. The two cities have comparable density (1,820 and 1,561 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Marquette to Waco

Full-service estimate for 1,368 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,160 $2,630 $3,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,240 $3,950 $4,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,400 $6,580 $8,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,640 $10,530 $12,850
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,870 $14,480 $17,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,010–$2,830

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

Portable container

$2,240–$3,300

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

Full-service mover

$5,400–$8,030

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 Marquette (origin)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
392011
MC
857985
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (906) 226-6504 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Marquette Movers LLC

USDOT
4085603
MC
1685414
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (906) 250-9510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael A Remilong

USDOT
1130072
MC
744939
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (906) 361-5153 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Md34 Ventures LLC

USDOT
4286379
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (906) 250-1164 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2025650
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (906) 228-3232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2365129
MC
810871
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (906) 250-7042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3142496
MC
100236
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (906) 250-2562 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kurt Spodeck

USDOT
1898154
MC
682383
Based in
Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (906) 249-1546 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 14 movers in Marquette

Near Waco (destination)

Central Tejas Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2481494
MC
925578
Based in
Waco, TX 76714 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (254) 300-2575 Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Darss LLC

USDOT
3304893
MC
1445596
Based in
Waco, TX 76710 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (254) 855-7963 Route Verify on FMCSA

Little Guys Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chisos Trail INC

USDOT
3583960
MC
1211601
Based in
Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (254) 233-9191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tip Toe Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4463894
MC
1760784
Based in
Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (281) 752-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple 7 Movers Of Texas LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4050232
MC
1534564
Based in
Woodway, TX 76712 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (512) 677-6467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Getwhitit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4444373
MC
1750503
Based in
Waco, TX 76708 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (713) 591-1487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deluxe Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1675025
MC
615592
Based in
Hewitt, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (254) 214-0107 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyz The Limit Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3783959
MC
1360338
Based in
Chilton, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (254) 715-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 121 movers in Waco

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Marquette to Waco?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,160 to $3,210 for a studio, $3,240 to $4,820 for a one-bedroom, $5,400 to $8,030 for a two-bedroom, $8,640 to $12,850 for a three-bedroom and $11,870 to $17,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Waco from Marquette?

About 1,368 road miles (1,159 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 Marquette to Waco?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,010 to $2,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,240 to $3,300. 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 Marquette–Waco corridor.