Moving from Delawareto Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wilmington and Houston it is about 1,534 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,452 to 2,111 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Wilmington to Houston, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Delaware and Texas.
Cost of moving from Delaware to Texas
At about 1,534 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,903 – $9,204 for a two-bedroom home and $7,938 – $10,585 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,970 – $6,627; a freight trailer is $3,313 – $4,418.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,177 – $6,903 | $3,728 – $4,970 | $2,485 – $3,313 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,213 – $8,284 | $4,473 – $5,964 | $2,982 – $3,976 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,903 – $9,204 | $4,970 – $6,627 | $3,313 – $4,418 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,585 | $5,716 – $7,621 | $3,810 – $5,081 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,974 – $11,965 | $6,461 – $8,615 | $4,307 – $5,743 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,355 – $13,806 | $7,455 – $9,940 | $4,970 – $6,627 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,534 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Delaware to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover to McKinney | ~1,452 mi | 7–14 days | $6,534 – $8,712 | $7,514 – $10,019 |
| Dover to Garland | ~1,460 mi | 7–14 days | $6,570 – $8,760 | $7,555 – $10,074 |
| Dover to Plano | ~1,462 mi | 7–14 days | $6,579 – $8,772 | $7,566 – $10,088 |
| Wilmington to McKinney | ~1,462 mi | 7–14 days | $6,579 – $8,772 | $7,566 – $10,088 |
| Wilmington to Garland | ~1,471 mi | 7–14 days | $6,620 – $8,826 | $7,612 – $10,150 |
| Wilmington to Plano | ~1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| Dover to Dallas | ~1,475 mi | 7–14 days | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
| Dover to Irving | ~1,483 mi | 7–14 days | $6,674 – $8,898 | $7,675 – $10,233 |
| Wilmington to Dallas | ~1,486 mi | 7–14 days | $6,687 – $8,916 | $7,690 – $10,253 |
| Wilmington to Irving | ~1,493 mi | 7–14 days | $6,719 – $8,958 | $7,726 – $10,302 |
| Dover to Arlington | ~1,495 mi | 7–14 days | $6,728 – $8,970 | $7,737 – $10,315 |
| Wilmington to Arlington | ~1,506 mi | 7–14 days | $6,777 – $9,036 | $7,794 – $10,391 |
| Dover to Fort Worth | ~1,508 mi | 7–14 days | $6,786 – $9,048 | $7,804 – $10,405 |
| Dover to Houston | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| Wilmington to Fort Worth | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Wilmington to Houston | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Dover to Austin | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Wilmington to Austin | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| Dover to San Antonio | ~1,711 mi | 7–14 days | $7,700 – $10,266 | $8,854 – $11,806 |
| Dover to Amarillo | ~1,712 mi | 7–14 days | $7,704 – $10,272 | $8,860 – $11,813 |
| Wilmington to Amarillo | ~1,714 mi | 7–14 days | $7,713 – $10,284 | $8,870 – $11,827 |
| Dover to Corpus Christi | ~1,726 mi | 7–14 days | $7,767 – $10,356 | $8,932 – $11,909 |
| Wilmington to San Antonio | ~1,727 mi | 7–14 days | $7,772 – $10,362 | $8,937 – $11,916 |
| Wilmington to Corpus Christi | ~1,746 mi | 7–14 days | $7,857 – $10,476 | $9,036 – $12,047 |
| Dover to Lubbock | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
| Wilmington to Lubbock | ~1,767 mi | 7–14 days | $7,952 – $10,602 | $9,144 – $12,192 |
| Dover to McAllen | ~1,851 mi | 7–14 days | $8,330 – $11,106 | $9,579 – $12,772 |
| Dover to Laredo | ~1,855 mi | 7–14 days | $8,348 – $11,130 | $9,600 – $12,800 |
| Wilmington to McAllen | ~1,872 mi | 7–14 days | $8,424 – $11,232 | $9,688 – $12,917 |
| Wilmington to Laredo | ~1,873 mi | 7–14 days | $8,429 – $11,238 | $9,693 – $12,924 |
| Dover to El Paso | ~2,106 mi | 7–14 days | $9,477 – $12,636 | $10,899 – $14,531 |
| Wilmington to El Paso | ~2,111 mi | 7–14 days | $9,500 – $12,666 | $10,924 – $14,566 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,534 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Delaware
41 household-goods carriers in Delaware are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Jrmoving Llc, Middletown · USDOT 2404539 · 6 trucks
- First Rate Movers, Millsboro · USDOT 4000852 · 5 trucks
- S H Haughton Truckingmoving Co Llc, New Castle · USDOT 1424027 · 4 trucks
- American Dream Movers, Dover · USDOT 4497002 · 4 trucks
- Berry Van Lines Inc, Dover · USDOT 6722 · 4 trucks
At the Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,903 – $9,204 | $8,629 – $11,505 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,585 | $9,923 – $13,231 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Delaware
Delaware to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Delaware to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Wilmington and Houston, the distance is about 1,534 miles. From our model that is $6,903 – $9,204 for a two-bedroom home and $7,938 – $10,585 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,970 – $6,627 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,313 – $4,418. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Delaware and Texas, distances run from 1,452 to 2,111 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Delaware to Texas take?
Wilmington to Houston is 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Delaware to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Delaware into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Delaware to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,313 – $4,418 for a two-bedroom home over 1,534 miles against $6,903 – $9,204 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $9,923 – $13,231 rather than $7,938 – $10,585.