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Texarkana, TX → Bloomington, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Texarkana to Bloomington

About 681 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,680–$5,470, delivery in 2–5 days, 51 carriers on the Texarkana side and 56 in Bloomington.

  • 681 miroad distance
  • 12 h 27 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,680–$5,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 681 miles (577 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 27 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
51 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bloomington → Texarkana

The route from Texarkana, TX to Bloomington, IN covers roughly 681 miles by road, a northeast-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 $3,680 to $5,470 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 27 min.

On the Texarkana side there are 51 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Bloomington (32 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 Bloomington.

Texarkana has a population of about 37,000 and Bloomington about 80,000. Bloomington is the denser city (3,405 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Texarkana), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Indiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Texarkana to Bloomington

Full-service estimate for 681 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,470 $1,790 $2,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,210 $2,690 $3,280
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,680 $4,490 $5,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,890 $7,180 $8,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,090 $9,870 $12,040

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–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$3,680–$5,470

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

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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 Texarkana (origin)

Livingston Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2862306
MC
959216
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (903) 832-5373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transportation Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Texarkana Sugar Hill INC

USDOT
776808
MC
347874
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (903) 223-0102 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Warehousing & Distribution Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
876909
MC
383490
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (903) 832-8144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dean Farms INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2454479
Based in
Texarkana, AR 71854 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (903) 748-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calirida Freight Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Handyman'S Wife Cleaning LLC

USDOT
8830213
MC
74344793
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75503 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (575) 309-3203 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shur-Flow Plumbing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Shur-Flow Services INC

USDOT
495694
MC
264355
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (903) 794-3569 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Mobile Homes LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4539432
MC
1801208
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (903) 490-1075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Powerhaul Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927497
MC
988101
Based in
Texarkana, AR 71854 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (870) 299-0556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 51 movers in Texarkana

Near Bloomington (destination)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1004177
MC
425944
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (812) 333-7496 Route Verify on FMCSA

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
811805
MC
372331
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (812) 336-3806 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1886253
MC
679700
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (812) 339-9995 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
707793
MC
331362
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (812) 333-4755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4020507
MC
1516332
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (812) 200-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC

USDOT
4121689
MC
1576508
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (317) 851-6706 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC

USDOT
3008354
MC
1026090
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (812) 228-8300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4391747
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (812) 671-4968 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Bloomington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Texarkana to Bloomington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,190 for a studio, $2,210 to $3,280 for a one-bedroom, $3,680 to $5,470 for a two-bedroom, $5,890 to $8,760 for a three-bedroom and $8,090 to $12,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bloomington from Texarkana?

About 681 road miles (577 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 27 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 Indiana 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 Texarkana to Bloomington?

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 $2,390. 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 Texarkana–Bloomington corridor.