Texarkana, TX → Champaign, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Texarkana to Champaign

About 662 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,840–$5,710, delivery in 2–5 days, 51 carriers on the Texarkana side and 70 in Champaign.

662 miroad distance
12 h 7 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,840–$5,7102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Texarkana, Texas
To: Champaign, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 662 miles (561 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 7 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 51 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination: 70 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Champaign → Texarkana

Moving from Texarkana to Champaign is a long-distance move of roughly 662 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Illinois.

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 $3,840 to $5,710 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 7 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 70 around Champaign (50 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 Champaign.

Texarkana has a population of about 37,000 and Champaign about 90,000. Champaign is the denser city (3,835 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 Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Texarkana to Champaign

Full-service estimate for 662 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,540	$1,870	$2,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,300	$2,810	$3,430
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,840	$4,680	$5,710
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,150	$7,490	$9,140
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,450	$10,310	$12,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$980–$1,380

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

Portable container

$1,610–$2,370

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

Full-service mover

$3,840–$5,710

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 Champaign (destination)

O N V Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4118861
MC: 1574876
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (630) 202-4269 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wishall Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lmj Transportation INC

USDOT: 1293918
MC: 502796
Based in: Tolono, IL 61880 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (217) 485-5148 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Central Illinois

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Shunk Corporation

USDOT: 1896266
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (217) 552-4560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Drew Corporation

USDOT: 2970005
MC: 10822
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (217) 398-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilken Farms LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1616055
MC: 628044
Based in: Rantoul, IL 61866 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (217) 202-8410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirtworks Trucking & Excavating Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3000673
MC: 23903
Based in: Rantoul, IL 61866 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (217) 377-4005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Federal O'Byrne Moving & Storage Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 669065
MC: 311471
Based in: Champaign, IL 61820 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (309) 694-4500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miller Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David T Miller

USDOT: 546804
MC: 1514994
Based in: Champaign, IL 61822 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (217) 352-0476 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 70 movers in Champaign

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 Champaign 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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,300 to $3,430 for a one-bedroom, $3,840 to $5,710 for a two-bedroom, $6,150 to $9,140 for a three-bedroom and $8,450 to $12,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Champaign from Texarkana?

About 662 road miles (561 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 7 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 Illinois 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 Champaign?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $980 to $1,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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–Champaign corridor.