McKinney, TX → Richardson, TX · Local move

Movers from McKinney to Richardson

About 19 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,080–$1,610, delivery in 0–1 days, 885 carriers on the McKinney side and 1,078 in Richardson.

19 miroad distance
36 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,080–$1,6102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: McKinney, Texas
To: Richardson, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 19 miles (16 straight-line)
Drive time: 36 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (Texas)
Movers at origin: 885 (386 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,078 (453 interstate)

Reverse: Richardson → McKinney

Richardson sits about 19 miles south of McKinney, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 36 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,080 and $1,610, before packing or storage.

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 1,078 around Richardson (453 interstate). For an in-state 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 Richardson.

McKinney has a population of about 236,001 and Richardson about 118,542. Richardson is the denser city (4,177 people per square mile versus 2,915 in McKinney), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from McKinney to Richardson

Full-service estimate for 19 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$560	$680	$830
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$660	$810	$990
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,080	$1,320	$1,610
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,690	$2,060	$2,520
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,550	$3,110	$3,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$170–$240

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

Portable container

$1,040–$1,520

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

Full-service mover

$1,080–$1,610

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

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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 Richardson (destination)

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2545275
MC: 284464
Based in: Carrollton, TX 75006 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (469) 568-6380 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3300318
MC: 1046672
Based in: Dallas, TX 75226 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 480-2226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brothers Produce Of Dallas INC

USDOT: 2316812
MC: 790902
Based in: Garland, TX 75041 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (214) 428-6666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gray Way Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4166506
MC: 1601836
Based in: Dallas, TX 75201 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (469) 279-3374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8424988
Based in: Dallas, TX 75254 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (214) 560-9553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3500318
MC: 1155089
Based in: Allen, TX 75002 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (773) 543-4254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seti Business Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3454493
MC: 1125624
Based in: Dallas, TX 75206 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 688-0002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blackridge Operating LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3077708
MC: 64845
Based in: Rowlett, TX 75088 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 57 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (214) 393-9088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,078 movers in Richardson

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $560 to $830 for a studio, $660 to $990 for a one-bedroom, $1,080 to $1,610 for a two-bedroom, $1,690 to $2,520 for a three-bedroom and $2,550 to $3,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Richardson from McKinney?

About 19 road miles (16 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both McKinney and Richardson are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for McKinney to Richardson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,520. 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–Richardson corridor.