Springfield, IL → Longview, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Longview

About 682 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,890–$5,790, delivery in 2–5 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 89 in Longview.

682 miroad distance
12 h 28 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,890–$5,7902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Springfield, Illinois
To: Longview, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 682 miles (578 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 28 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 58 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination: 89 (47 interstate)

Reverse: Longview → Springfield

Longview sits about 682 miles southwest of Springfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $3,890 to $5,790 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 12 h 28 min.

On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 89 around Longview (47 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 Longview.

Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and Longview about 82,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,872 and 1,462 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 Springfield to Longview

Full-service estimate for 682 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,560	$1,900	$2,320
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,330	$2,850	$3,470
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,890	$4,750	$5,790
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,230	$7,590	$9,260
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,560	$10,440	$12,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,630–$2,400

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

Full-service mover

$3,890–$5,790

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Springfield (origin)

Lightspeed Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3463470
MC: 1137096
Based in: Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 34 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (309) 275-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dodik Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1371987
MC: 524365
Based in: Springfield, IL 62704 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (727) 202-5008 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Cartage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 874456
MC: 519534
Based in: Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (217) 652-2075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 607202
MC: 292145
Based in: Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (217) 525-8550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tuxhorn Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 732994
MC: 769644
Based in: Springfield, IL 62702 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (217) 522-8211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peters Family Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1750866
MC: 641234
Based in: New Berlin, IL 62670 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (217) 341-6189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Moovers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4533601
MC: 1797987
Based in: Springfield, IL 62707 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (217) 725-6536 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4149348
MC: 1592549
Based in: Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (920) 841-6516 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Springfield

Near Longview (destination)

Miva Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blackwater Energy Services LLC

USDOT: 3392747
MC: 1090679
Based in: Gilmer, TX 75645 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (806) 781-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gray Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2802940
MC: 20067
Based in: Hallsville, TX 75650 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (601) 381-5534 Route Verify on FMCSA

Get Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2376411
MC: 999684
Based in: Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (903) 238-2427 Route Verify on FMCSA

V-T4p Ihaul

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4551516
MC: 1813164
Based in: Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (903) 220-1476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith Empire LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2452099
MC: 968589
Based in: Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (903) 452-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ramos Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jose A Rojas Ramos

USDOT: 3141232
MC: 99270
Based in: Kilgore, TX 75662 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (903) 808-0967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Higgs Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Willie Higgs

USDOT: 2270671
MC: 1579829
Based in: Longview, TX 75601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (903) 422-5203 Route Verify on FMCSA

A'S Hotshot Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3478473
MC: 1140780
Based in: Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (903) 570-1719 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 89 movers in Longview

Tips for this move

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 Longview if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

Near Springfield

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Longview?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,320 for a studio, $2,330 to $3,470 for a one-bedroom, $3,890 to $5,790 for a two-bedroom, $6,230 to $9,260 for a three-bedroom and $8,560 to $12,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Longview from Springfield?

About 682 road miles (578 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 28 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 Illinois 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 Springfield to Longview?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,400. 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 Springfield–Longview corridor.