Abilene, TX

Provo, UT → Abilene, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Provo to Abilene

About 1,006 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,640–$6,900, delivery in 3–7 days, 113 carriers on the Provo side and 44 in Abilene.

  • 1,006 miroad distance
  • 18 h 3 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,640–$6,9002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,006 miles (852 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 3 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
113 (65 interstate)
Movers at destination
44 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Abilene → Provo

The route from Provo, UT to Abilene, TX covers roughly 1,006 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,640 to $6,900 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 18 h 3 min.

On the Provo side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (65 of them authorized for interstate work), and 44 around Abilene (14 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 Abilene.

Provo has a population of about 114,527 and Abilene about 131,588. Provo is considerably denser (2,762 people per square mile versus 1,173), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Provo to Abilene

Full-service estimate for 1,006 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,860 $2,260 $2,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,780 $3,390 $4,140
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,640 $5,660 $6,900
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,420 $9,050 $11,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,200 $12,440 $15,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,480–$2,090

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,820

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

Full-service mover

$4,640–$6,900

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 Provo (origin)

Arrived Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3464091
MC
1132172
Based in
Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
51 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Riverwood Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1269113
MC
585156
Based in
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Can Do Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2527992
MC
878223
Based in
Mapleton, UT 84664 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Apt Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2394952
MC
823379
Based in
Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Whiteglove Delivery And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4492690
MC
1776206
Based in
Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Xl Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3232528
MC
1079394
Based in
Orem, UT 84057 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

A1 Custom Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1271923
MC
496798
Based in
Orem, UT 84097 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Dos Gallos

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2505025
MC
1127514
Based in
Lindon, UT 84042 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 113 movers in Provo

Near Abilene (destination)

Arim Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
278906
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Emmabuz LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074734
MC
1548815
Based in
Abilene, TX 79606 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Heavy Motion Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3813269
MC
1377020
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Hhh&n LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3668944
MC
1271457
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Faderah Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4409948
MC
1768741
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Bwj Properties LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2837315
MC
1079840
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Prime Pace Solutions LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4500911
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Complete Moving And Storage Of Abilene INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2077019
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 44 movers in Abilene

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Provo to Abilene?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,860 to $2,760 for a studio, $2,780 to $4,140 for a one-bedroom, $4,640 to $6,900 for a two-bedroom, $7,420 to $11,040 for a three-bedroom and $10,200 to $15,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Abilene from Provo?

About 1,006 road miles (852 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Provo to Abilene?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. 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 Provo–Abilene corridor.