Portland, OR

McKinney, TX → Portland, OR · Cross-country move

Movers from McKinney to Portland

About 1,909 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,700–$9,970, delivery in 5–10 days, 885 carriers on the McKinney side and 645 in Portland.

  • 1,909 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,700–$9,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,909 miles (1,618 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
885 (386 interstate)
Movers at destination
645 (474 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → McKinney

Portland sits about 1,909 miles northwest of McKinney, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Oregon 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 $6,700 to $9,970 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 33 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 645 around Portland (474 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 Portland.

McKinney has a population of about 236,001 and Portland about 635,109. Portland is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 2,915 in McKinney), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Oregon is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Oregon does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from McKinney to Portland

Full-service estimate for 1,909 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,680 $3,270 $3,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,020 $4,910 $5,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,700 $8,180 $9,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,730 $13,080 $15,960
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,750 $17,990 $21,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,710–$3,830

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

Portable container

$2,720–$4,010

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

Full-service mover

$6,700–$9,970

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

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

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

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

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

All 885 movers in McKinney

Near Portland (destination)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4282676
MC
1665063
Based in
Portland, OR 97239 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jacko Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2580906
MC
903633
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863079
MC
722865
Based in
Portland, OR 97214 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Atlantic & Pacific Freightways INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381463
MC
204314
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
248002
MC
32882
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98661 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2363186
MC
810023
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98682 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Gforce Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3436341
MC
1119093
Based in
Damascus, OR 97089 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
61733
MC
581707
Based in
Portland, OR 97220 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 645 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,680 to $3,990 for a studio, $4,020 to $5,980 for a one-bedroom, $6,700 to $9,970 for a two-bedroom, $10,730 to $15,960 for a three-bedroom and $14,750 to $21,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from McKinney?

About 1,909 road miles (1,618 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Oregon 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 Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,710 to $3,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,720 to $4,010. 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–Portland corridor.