Wichita Falls, TX → Huntington, WV · Long-distance move
About 1,119 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,620–$6,880, delivery in 3–7 days, 41 carriers on the Wichita Falls side and 35 in Huntington.
Huntington sits about 1,119 miles northeast of Wichita Falls, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to West Virginia that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,620 to $6,880 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h.
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 35 around Huntington (21 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 Huntington.
Wichita Falls has a population of about 101,951 and Huntington about 45,000. Huntington is the denser city (2,888 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. Labor and living costs run lower in West Virginia than in Texas, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that West Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,260 | $2,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,770 | $3,380 | $4,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,640 | $6,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,400 | $9,020 | $11,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,170 | $12,400 | $15,130 |
$1,600–$2,260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,020–$2,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,620–$6,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wichita Falls, TX → Huntington, WV. 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: Rosco Linthicum
Legal name: Future Enterprises Corporation
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,850 to $2,750 for a studio, $2,770 to $4,130 for a one-bedroom, $4,620 to $6,880 for a two-bedroom, $7,400 to $11,000 for a three-bedroom and $10,170 to $15,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,119 road miles (949 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas into West Virginia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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–Huntington corridor.