Wichita Falls, TX → Fort Worth, TX · Short-haul move
About 122 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,980–$2,940, delivery in 1–2 days, 41 carriers on the Wichita Falls side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.
Moving from Wichita Falls to Fort Worth is a short-haul move of roughly 122 road miles, heading southeast within Texas.
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 2 h 48 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,980 and $2,940, 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 2,811 around Fort Worth (1,207 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 Fort Worth.
Wichita Falls has a population of about 101,951 and Fort Worth about 1 million. Fort Worth is the denser city (2,646 people per square mile versus 1,421 in Wichita Falls), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,410 | $2,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,350 | $5,310 | $6,480 |
$280–$390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,980–$2,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wichita Falls, TX → Fort Worth, 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
Legal name: K L Breeden & Sons LLC
Legal name: Norco Corporation
Legal name: DC Transportation Services INC
Legal name: K1 Logistics INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,210 to $1,790 for a one-bedroom, $1,980 to $2,940 for a two-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,710 for a three-bedroom and $4,350 to $6,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 122 road miles (103 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 48 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 Fort Worth 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 $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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–Fort Worth corridor.