Monroe, LA → McAllen, TX · Long-distance move
About 675 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,640–$5,420, delivery in 2–5 days, 49 carriers on the Monroe side and 357 in McAllen.
The route from Monroe, LA to McAllen, TX covers roughly 675 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,640 to $5,420 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 20 min.
On the Monroe side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 357 around McAllen (213 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 McAllen.
Monroe has a population of about 46,000 and McAllen about 150,640. McAllen is the denser city (2,283 people per square mile versus 1,604 in Monroe), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,640 | $4,440 | $5,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,830 | $7,110 | $8,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,020 | $9,780 | $11,930 |
$990–$1,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,620–$2,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,640–$5,420
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,170 for a studio, $2,190 to $3,250 for a one-bedroom, $3,640 to $5,420 for a two-bedroom, $5,830 to $8,680 for a three-bedroom and $8,020 to $11,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 675 road miles (572 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 20 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Louisiana 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 $990 to $1,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,390. 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 Monroe–McAllen corridor.