Panama City, FL → McKinney, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Panama City to McKinney

About 801 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,130–$6,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 56 carriers on the Panama City side and 885 in McKinney.

801 miroad distance
14 h 31 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,130–$6,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Panama City, Florida
To: McKinney, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 801 miles (679 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 31 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 56 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination: 885 (386 interstate)

Reverse: McKinney → Panama City

Moving from Panama City to McKinney is a long-distance move of roughly 801 road miles, heading west from Florida to Texas.

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 $4,130 to $6,140 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 14 h 31 min.

On the Panama City side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 885 around McKinney (386 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 McKinney.

Panama City has a population of about 36,000 and McKinney about 236,001. McKinney is the denser city (2,915 people per square mile versus 930 in Panama City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Panama City to McKinney

Full-service estimate for 801 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,650	$2,010	$2,460
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,480	$3,020	$3,690
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,130	$5,040	$6,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,610	$8,060	$9,830
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,080	$11,080	$13,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,120–$1,590

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,550

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

Full-service mover

$4,130–$6,140

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Panama City (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Destiny Services INC

USDOT: 2014393
MC: 709581
Based in: Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (850) 785-2222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greg Abrams Seafood INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 649083
MC: 498968
Based in: Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (850) 769-4658 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paulk'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 89936
MC: 135068
Based in: Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (850) 785-4333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emerald Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Emerald Coast Moving And Storage

USDOT: 3246056
MC: 1399110
Based in: Southport, FL 32409 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (850) 909-3009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Summit Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1995595
MC: 706025
Based in: Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (850) 890-6009 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&m Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3578993
MC: 1208249
Based in: Panama City, FL 32404 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (770) 733-0285 Route Verify on FMCSA

Van Horn Transfer & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 89994
MC: 614619
Based in: Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (850) 763-3965 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cumbie'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Andrew William Cumbie

USDOT: 537601
MC: 273715
Based in: Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (850) 628-1109 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Panama City

Near McKinney (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Panama City to McKinney?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,690 for a one-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,140 for a two-bedroom, $6,610 to $9,830 for a three-bedroom and $9,080 to $13,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is McKinney from Panama City?

About 801 road miles (679 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 31 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,550. 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 Panama City–McKinney corridor.