Moab, UT → Texarkana, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,100 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,870–$7,250, delivery in 3–7 days, 1 carriers on the Moab side and 51 in Texarkana.
Texarkana sits about 1,100 miles east of Moab, which makes this an interstate relocation from Utah to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,870 to $7,250 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 19 h 40 min.
On the Moab side there are 1 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 51 around Texarkana (35 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 Texarkana.
Moab has a population of about 5,000 and Texarkana about 37,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,118 and 1,152 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,870 | $5,940 | $7,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,790 | $9,500 | $11,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,720 | $13,070 | $15,940 |
$1,580–$2,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,000–$2,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,870–$7,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Moab, UT → Texarkana, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,920 to $4,350 for a one-bedroom, $4,870 to $7,250 for a two-bedroom, $7,790 to $11,590 for a three-bedroom and $10,720 to $15,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,100 road miles (932 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 40 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Utah 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. 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.
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 Moab–Texarkana corridor.