Birmingham, AL

Round Rock, TX → Birmingham, AL · Long-distance move

Movers from Round Rock to Birmingham

About 789 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,850–$5,730, delivery in 2–5 days, 478 carriers on the Round Rock side and 395 in Birmingham.

  • 789 miroad distance
  • 14 h 18 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,850–$5,7302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 789 miles (669 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 18 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
478 (144 interstate)
Movers at destination
395 (208 interstate)

Reverse: Birmingham → Round Rock

The route from Round Rock, TX to Birmingham, AL covers roughly 789 miles by road, a east-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 $3,850 to $5,730 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 18 min.

On the Round Rock side there are 478 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (144 of them authorized for interstate work), and 395 around Birmingham (208 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 Birmingham.

Round Rock has a population of about 141,282 and Birmingham about 195,893. Round Rock is considerably denser (3,177 people per square mile versus 1,366), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Texas, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Round Rock to Birmingham

Full-service estimate for 789 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,440
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,850 $4,700 $5,730
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,170 $7,520 $9,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,480 $10,340 $12,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,570

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

Portable container

$1,720–$2,540

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

Full-service mover

$3,850–$5,730

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 Round Rock (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1655425
MC
609081
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Austin LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
902281
MC
391383
Based in
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

S Sosa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3157306
MC
1115157
Based in
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 478 movers in Round Rock

Near Birmingham (destination)

Buddy Moore Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
843883
MC
370920
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
359 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Dixie Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2263023
MC
822669
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
117 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Deep South Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273403
MC
163871
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35204 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
109 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Americas Thrift Stores INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
446588
MC
656355
Based in
Irondale, AL 35210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2179652
MC
765956
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35211 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

U-Haul

Licensed interstate
USDOT
428450
MC
881025
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35216 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Associated Grocers Of The South INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
187921
MC
432768
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Thompson Delivery Services Colwright

Licensed interstate
USDOT
713589
MC
352161
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

All 395 movers in Birmingham

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Round Rock to Birmingham?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,440 for a one-bedroom, $3,850 to $5,730 for a two-bedroom, $6,170 to $9,170 for a three-bedroom and $8,480 to $12,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Birmingham from Round Rock?

About 789 road miles (669 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 18 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 Texas into Alabama 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 Round Rock to Birmingham?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,540. 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 Round Rock–Birmingham corridor.