Wichita Falls, TX → Abilene, TX · Short-haul move
About 144 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,060–$3,060, delivery in 1–2 days, 41 carriers on the Wichita Falls side and 44 in Abilene.
The route from Wichita Falls, TX to Abilene, TX covers roughly 144 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 11 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,060 and $3,060, before packing or storage.
On the Wichita Falls side there are 41 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 44 around Abilene (14 interstate). For an in-state 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 Abilene.
Wichita Falls has a population of about 101,951 and Abilene about 131,588. The two cities have comparable density (1,421 and 1,173 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,060 | $2,510 | $3,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,010 | $4,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,520 | $5,520 | $6,730 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,060–$3,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wichita Falls, TX → Abilene, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: De LA Garza Transport LLC
Legal name: Wichita Valley Distributors INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,230 to $1,840 for a one-bedroom, $2,060 to $3,060 for a two-bedroom, $3,290 to $4,890 for a three-bedroom and $4,520 to $6,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 144 road miles (122 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 11 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Wichita Falls and Abilene are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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.
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 Wichita Falls–Abilene corridor.