Richardson, TX → Detroit, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,163 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,900–$7,290, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,078 carriers on the Richardson side and 1,435 in Detroit.
Moving from Richardson to Detroit is a long-distance move of roughly 1,163 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Michigan.
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 $4,900 to $7,290 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 20 h 45 min.
On the Richardson side there are 1,078 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (453 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,435 around Detroit (656 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 Detroit.
Richardson has a population of about 118,542 and Detroit about 649,095. The two cities have comparable density (4,177 and 4,608 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Michigan does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,960 | $2,390 | $2,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,940 | $3,590 | $4,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,900 | $5,980 | $7,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,840 | $9,560 | $11,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,780 | $13,150 | $16,040 |
$1,640–$2,320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,060–$3,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,900–$7,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Richardson, TX → Detroit, MI. 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 $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,940 to $4,380 for a one-bedroom, $4,900 to $7,290 for a two-bedroom, $7,840 to $11,670 for a three-bedroom and $10,780 to $16,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,163 road miles (986 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 45 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 Texas into Michigan 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 $1,640 to $2,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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 Richardson–Detroit corridor.