Sacramento, CA → Midland, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Sacramento to Midland

About 1,391 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,240–$9,280, delivery in 3–7 days, 747 carriers on the Sacramento side and 94 in Midland.

1,391 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,240–$9,2802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sacramento, California
To: Midland, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,391 miles (1,178 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 747 (421 interstate)
Movers at destination: 94 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Midland → Sacramento

The route from Sacramento, CA to Midland, TX covers roughly 1,391 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 $6,240 to $9,280 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Sacramento side there are 747 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (421 of them authorized for interstate work), and 94 around Midland (46 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 Midland.

Sacramento has a population of about 536,449 and Midland about 147,615. Sacramento is considerably denser (5,324 people per square mile versus 1,755), 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 Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Sacramento to Midland

Full-service estimate for 1,391 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,490	$3,040	$3,710
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,740	$4,560	$5,570
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,240	$7,600	$9,280
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,980	$12,170	$14,840
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,720	$16,730	$20,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,030–$2,860

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

Portable container

$2,260–$3,330

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

Full-service mover

$6,240–$9,280

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 Sacramento (origin)

Svb Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2148443
MC: 769666
Based in: Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 119 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (916) 735-5760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmp Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kmp Transport INC

USDOT: 2780515
MC: 925803
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95834 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 265-0762 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joe'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Joe'S Logistics INC

USDOT: 1380891
MC: 526609
Based in: Rio Linda, CA 95673 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 95 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (530) 510-0452 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skylink Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2147715
MC: 799201
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95827 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (916) 668-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Registan INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3872360
MC: 1418146
Based in: Antelope, CA 95843 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (916) 620-5051 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grocery Outlet INC

USDOT: 700726
MC: 1528623
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95826 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (510) 338-4218 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rotex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1352052
MC: 515740
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95827 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (916) 363-3115 Route Verify on FMCSA

All The Way Transport Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2792231
MC: 931554
Based in: Antelope, CA 95843 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 837-7626 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 747 movers in Sacramento

Near Midland (destination)

McClatchy Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 151233
MC: 93439
Based in: Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (432) 694-9691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Texas Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Willis Permian Movers

USDOT: 1790390
MC: 779115
Based in: Odessa, TX 79765 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (432) 337-1761 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Sky Towing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 817981
MC: 265731
Based in: Odessa, TX 79765 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (432) 561-8447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agc Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arthur Garcia Cordova

USDOT: 2860851
MC: 966424
Based in: Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (432) 517-5275 Route Verify on FMCSA

2go Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3327757
MC: 1071482
Based in: Midland, TX 79707 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (432) 208-8742 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mister M&k Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3039472
MC: 1306101
Based in: Midland, TX 79706 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (432) 703-7455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Majestic Petroleum Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2282873
MC: 787218
Based in: Midland, TX 79705 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (432) 686-2023 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mid-Dessa Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mid-Dessa INC

USDOT: 1858651
MC: 981610
Based in: Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (432) 520-4039 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 94 movers in Midland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sacramento to Midland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,490 to $3,710 for a studio, $3,740 to $5,570 for a one-bedroom, $6,240 to $9,280 for a two-bedroom, $9,980 to $14,840 for a three-bedroom and $13,720 to $20,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Midland from Sacramento?

About 1,391 road miles (1,178 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 California 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 Sacramento to Midland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,030 to $2,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,330. 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 Sacramento–Midland corridor.