South Bend, IN → Fort Worth, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from South Bend to Fort Worth

About 1,020 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,490–$6,670, delivery in 3–7 days, 173 carriers on the South Bend side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.

1,020 miroad distance
18 h 17 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,490–$6,6702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: South Bend, Indiana
To: Fort Worth, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,020 miles (864 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 17 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 173 (134 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,811 (1,207 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Worth → South Bend

Moving from South Bend to Fort Worth is a long-distance move of roughly 1,020 road miles, heading southwest from Indiana 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 $4,490 to $6,670 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 17 min.

On the South Bend side there are 173 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (134 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,811 around Fort Worth (1,207 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 Fort Worth.

South Bend has a population of about 103,201 and Fort Worth about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,463 and 2,646 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from South Bend to Fort Worth

Full-service estimate for 1,020 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,790	$2,190	$2,670
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,690	$3,280	$4,000
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,490	$5,470	$6,670
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,180	$8,750	$10,680
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,870	$12,030	$14,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,500–$2,110

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,840

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

Full-service mover

$4,490–$6,670

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 South Bend (origin)

K & B Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 75914
MC: 1184
Based in: Elkhart, IN 46517 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (574) 389-1986 Route Verify on FMCSA

C W Leasing And Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 573816
MC: 279857
Based in: South Bend, IN 46614 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (574) 231-0881 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bettchers US Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: US Truck & Trailer Service INC

USDOT: 2102979
MC: 733462
Based in: Lakeville, IN 46536 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (574) 784-8264 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kovac Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1299125
MC: 504038
Based in: Mishawaka, IN 46544 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (574) 234-4805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Five Star Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1473865
MC: 556503
Based in: New Carlisle, IN 46552 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (574) 654-8058 Route Verify on FMCSA

Golden Waffles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: New Carbon Company LLC

USDOT: 1486479
MC: 1700967
Based in: South Bend, IN 46628 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (574) 850-3609 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cobalt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3600277
MC: 1222643
Based in: South Bend, IN 46637 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (574) 404-1710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fire Bins

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbhim LLC

USDOT: 4437382
MC: 1746836
Based in: Granger, IN 46530 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (574) 532-4849 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 173 movers in South Bend

Near Fort Worth (destination)

Klb Sons

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: K L Breeden & Sons LLC

USDOT: 1836511
MC: 665731
Based in: Fort Worth, TX 76102 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 761 trucks, 706 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (972) 563-2401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Norco Corporation

USDOT: 985416
MC: 417025
Based in: Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 237 trucks, 223 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (817) 232-4220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americanstar Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1986353
MC: 703067
Based in: North Richland, TX 76182 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 201 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (888) 227-9844 Route Verify on FMCSA

DC Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: DC Transportation Services INC

USDOT: 1018527
MC: 427093
Based in: Fort Worth, TX 76111 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 172 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (682) 310-7300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2927239
MC: 987973
Based in: Pantego, TX 76013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (682) 284-9946 Route Verify on FMCSA

2131 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3762851
MC: 1340310
Based in: Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 130 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (980) 333-5652 Route Verify on FMCSA

Otw Frontline LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3977236
MC: 1488003
Based in: Fort Worth, TX 76140 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (445) 300-1763 Route Verify on FMCSA

K1 Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: K1 Logistics INC

USDOT: 3150859
MC: 104781
Based in: Fort Worth, TX 76118 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (945) 400-3772 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,811 movers in Fort Worth

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Fort Worth if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from South Bend to Fort Worth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,670 for a studio, $2,690 to $4,000 for a one-bedroom, $4,490 to $6,670 for a two-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,680 for a three-bedroom and $9,870 to $14,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Worth from South Bend?

About 1,020 road miles (864 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 17 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 Indiana 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 South Bend to Fort Worth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,500 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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 South Bend–Fort Worth corridor.