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Sparks, NV → Houston, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Sparks to Houston

About 1,808 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,440–$9,590, delivery in 5–10 days, 90 carriers on the Sparks side and 3,257 in Houston.

  • 1,808 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,440–$9,5902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,808 miles (1,532 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
90 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
3,257 (1,374 interstate)

Reverse: Houston → Sparks

Moving from Sparks to Houston is a cross-country move of roughly 1,808 road miles, heading east from Nevada 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 $6,440 to $9,590 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Sparks side there are 90 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.

Sparks has a population of about 111,902 and Houston about 2.4 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,979 and 3,599 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Sparks to Houston

Full-service estimate for 1,808 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,580 $3,140 $3,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,870 $4,720 $5,750
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,440 $7,860 $9,590
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,310 $12,570 $15,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,180 $17,290 $21,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,610–$3,680

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,870

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

Full-service mover

$6,440–$9,590

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Sparks, NV → Houston, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Sparks (origin)

Connex Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1491614
MC
644134
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
84 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (775) 420-4774 Route Verify on FMCSA

California Sierra Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
363648
MC
222282
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (775) 856-8008 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sema Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3245513
MC
1020268
Based in
Reno, NV 89501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (916) 857-8382 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mountain Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
832560
MC
224896
Based in
Sparks, NV 89434 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (775) 342-0414 Route Verify on FMCSA

Humboldt Moving & Storage Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
80232
MC
98286
Based in
Sparks, NV 89431 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (775) 225-0577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Onerelo Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Renorelo Worldwide LLC

USDOT
3387545
MC
1088202
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (775) 571-3610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Tilt Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3010394
MC
28785
Based in
Reno, NV 89521 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (775) 300-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2473334
MC
855362
Based in
Reno, NV 89506 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (775) 830-1675 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 90 movers in Sparks

Near Houston (destination)

Ceva Logistics US INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ceva Contract Logistics US INC

USDOT
187774
MC
152620
Based in
Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
452 trucks, 679 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (614) 482-5046 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xlr8 Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2926913
MC
987802
Based in
Houston, TX 77073 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
331 trucks, 272 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (281) 784-2302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri Star Freight System INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
325836
MC
1742035
Based in
Houston, TX 77028 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
282 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (713) 631-1095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Palletized Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
152429
MC
148279
Based in
Houston, TX 77009 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
224 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (713) 225-3303 Route Verify on FMCSA

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
213641
MC
161344
Based in
Houston, TX 77013 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (713) 675-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jetco Delivery

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jetco Delivery LLC

USDOT
1470034
MC
555157
Based in
Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
159 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (713) 676-1111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shark Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
541564
MC
269507
Based in
Houston, TX 77016 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
126 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (281) 458-2649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544062
MC
10575
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (713) 935-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,257 movers in Houston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sparks to Houston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,580 to $3,840 for a studio, $3,870 to $5,750 for a one-bedroom, $6,440 to $9,590 for a two-bedroom, $10,310 to $15,340 for a three-bedroom and $14,180 to $21,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Houston from Sparks?

About 1,808 road miles (1,532 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nevada 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 Sparks to Houston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,610 to $3,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,870. 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 Sparks–Houston corridor.