Wichita Falls, TX → Houston, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 400 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,960–$4,410, delivery in 1–3 days, 41 carriers on the Wichita Falls side and 3,257 in Houston.
Moving from Wichita Falls to Houston is a regional long-distance move of roughly 400 road miles, heading southeast within Texas.
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 $2,960 to $4,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 36 min.
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 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.
Wichita Falls has a population of about 101,951 and Houston about 2.4 million. Houston is the denser city (3,599 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 | $1,780 | $2,170 | $2,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,780 | $7,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,510 | $7,940 | $9,690 |
$560–$790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,380–$2,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,960–$4,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wichita Falls, TX → Houston, 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
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,780 to $2,640 for a one-bedroom, $2,960 to $4,410 for a two-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,050 for a three-bedroom and $6,510 to $9,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 400 road miles (339 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Houston 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 $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,030. 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–Houston corridor.