Morgantown, WV

Midland, TX → Morgantown, WV · Cross-country move

Movers from Midland to Morgantown

About 1,586 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,640–$8,390, delivery in 5–10 days, 94 carriers on the Midland side and 67 in Morgantown.

  • 1,586 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,640–$8,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,586 miles (1,344 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
94 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (49 interstate)

Reverse: Morgantown → Midland

Moving from Midland to Morgantown is a cross-country move of roughly 1,586 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to West Virginia.

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 $5,640 to $8,390 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 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Midland side there are 94 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Morgantown (49 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 Morgantown.

Midland has a population of about 147,615 and Morgantown about 30,000. Morgantown is the denser city (2,981 people per square mile versus 1,755 in Midland), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in West Virginia than in Texas, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that West Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Midland to Morgantown

Full-service estimate for 1,586 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,260 $2,750 $3,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,380 $4,130 $5,030
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,640 $6,880 $8,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,020 $11,000 $13,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,410 $15,130 $18,460

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,230–$3,150

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

Portable container

$2,440–$3,580

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

Full-service mover

$5,640–$8,390

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 Midland (origin)

McClatchy Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
151233
MC
93439
Based in
Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Texas Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1790390
MC
779115
Based in
Odessa, TX 79765 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Big Sky Towing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
817981
MC
265731
Based in
Odessa, TX 79765 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Agc Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2860851
MC
966424
Based in
Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

2go Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327757
MC
1071482
Based in
Midland, TX 79707 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mister M&k Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3039472
MC
1306101
Based in
Midland, TX 79706 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Majestic Petroleum Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2282873
MC
787218
Based in
Midland, TX 79705 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Mid-Dessa Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1858651
MC
981610
Based in
Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 94 movers in Midland

Near Morgantown (destination)

Mts Truck Repair

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2369971
MC
1168953
Based in
Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Dalton INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
676273
MC
315572
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Myers Excavation & Contracting

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2587599
MC
907096
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Jack'S Auto INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
440131
MC
614291
Based in
Mount Morris, PA 15349 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Xclusive Movers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4252111
MC
1648375
Based in
Fairmont, WV 26554 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Abate Moving Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679007
MC
1278788
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

R & J Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1858156
MC
668146
Based in
Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Al Do Right Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3768184
MC
1344172
Based in
Morgantown, WV 26505 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 67 movers in Morgantown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Midland to Morgantown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,380 to $5,030 for a one-bedroom, $5,640 to $8,390 for a two-bedroom, $9,020 to $13,420 for a three-bedroom and $12,410 to $18,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morgantown from Midland?

About 1,586 road miles (1,344 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 West Virginia 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 Midland to Morgantown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,230 to $3,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,440 to $3,580. 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 Midland–Morgantown corridor.