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McKinney, TX → Kent, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from McKinney to Kent

About 1,950 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,000–$10,420, delivery in 5–10 days, 885 carriers on the McKinney side and 646 in Kent.

  • 1,950 miroad distance
  • 34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,000–$10,4202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,950 miles (1,653 straight-line)
Drive time
34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
885 (386 interstate)
Movers at destination
646 (317 interstate)

Reverse: Kent → McKinney

Kent sits about 1,950 miles northwest of McKinney, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,000 to $10,420 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 driving days).

On the McKinney side there are 885 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (386 of them authorized for interstate work), and 646 around Kent (317 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 Kent.

McKinney has a population of about 236,001 and Kent about 134,871. Kent is the denser city (4,041 people per square mile versus 2,915 in McKinney), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from McKinney to Kent

Full-service estimate for 1,950 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,800 $3,410 $4,170
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,200 $5,120 $6,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,000 $8,540 $10,420
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,200 $13,660 $16,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,400 $18,780 $22,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,750–$3,890

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

Portable container

$2,760–$4,060

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

Full-service mover

$7,000–$10,420

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 McKinney (origin)

Talento Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3841225
MC
1405142
Based in
Frisco, TX 75078 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
119 trucks, 159 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (214) 843-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3500318
MC
1155089
Based in
Allen, TX 75002 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (773) 543-4254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mnm Carrier Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3552598
MC
1190342
Based in
Allen, TX 75013 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (469) 613-0263 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smart Motion Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3694862
MC
1290479
Based in
Frisco, TX 75034 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (972) 971-1938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trinity Transportation Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492584
MC
1149997
Based in
Frisco, TX 75035 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (469) 951-7426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sia Transportation INC

USDOT
3304680
MC
1048681
Based in
Plano, TX 75074 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (972) 479-1995 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dove Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3789100
MC
1359352
Based in
Wylie, TX 75098 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (469) 655-9204 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abbas Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3482607
MC
1143519
Based in
Murphy, TX 75094 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (972) 339-8992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 885 movers in McKinney

Near Kent (destination)

Cheema Freightlines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1486505
MC
559877
Based in
Pacific, WA 98047 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
458 trucks, 450 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (253) 733-5718 Route Verify on FMCSA

Costco Wholesale

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Costco Wholesale Corporation

USDOT
589006
MC
1778380
Based in
Issaquah, WA 98027 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,436 trucks, 2,612 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (425) 313-6275 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stryder Motorfreight USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2044027
MC
716626
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (253) 518-8940 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Seattle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340091
MC
1099756
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (206) 721-5796 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allstate Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Seattle Port Consolidators INC

USDOT
193828
MC
148396
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
111 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (206) 682-8946 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blt Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blt Transport INC

USDOT
2034807
MC
714315
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (253) 236-4667 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: American Fast Freight INC

USDOT
340754
MC
207555
Based in
Fife, WA 98424 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (253) 888-6392 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (253) 642-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 646 movers in Kent

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from McKinney to Kent?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,800 to $4,170 for a studio, $4,200 to $6,250 for a one-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,420 for a two-bedroom, $11,200 to $16,660 for a three-bedroom and $15,400 to $22,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kent from McKinney?

About 1,950 road miles (1,653 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas into Washington 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 McKinney to Kent?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,750 to $3,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,760 to $4,060. 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 McKinney–Kent corridor.