Moving from Evansville, IN to Houston, TX
About 842 miles across a state line, from Indiana into Texas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Evansville, IN to Houston, TX covers about 842 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,789 – $5,052 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 183 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 842 miles between Indiana and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,789 – $5,052 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Evansville to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,842 – $3,789 | $2,046 – $2,728 | $1,364 – $1,819 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,410 – $4,547 | $2,455 – $3,274 | $1,637 – $2,182 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,789 – $5,052 | $2,728 – $3,637 | $1,819 – $2,425 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,357 – $5,810 | $3,137 – $4,183 | $2,092 – $2,789 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,926 – $6,568 | $3,547 – $4,729 | $2,364 – $3,152 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,684 – $7,578 | $4,092 – $5,456 | $2,728 – $3,637 |
Transport only, for an estimated 842 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Evansville to Houston
842 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,210. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,789 to $5,052, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Evansville to Houston
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Vanderburgh County, IN to Harris County, TX, but the wider metro table does: about 183 people a year (±280) moved from the Evansville, IN-KY metro area to the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 39 people a year (±38).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,246 people a year (±2,755) moving from Indiana to Texas and about 5,637 people a year (±1,796) from Texas to Indiana — a net gain for Texas of about 2,609 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Warrick County, IN | 1,326 ±341 |
| Vigo County, IN | 986 ±350 |
| Posey County, IN | 436 ±183 |
| Daviess County, KY | 381 ±269 |
| Graham County, AZ | 294 ±359 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
Licensed movers at each end
10 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Evansville (18 counting those licensed only inside Indiana). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 25.1% of their 889 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines IncUSDOT 125550 | Evansville · 4 mi | 2,731 trucks | 1,609 | 25.1% of 888 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3675581 | Evansville · 4 mi | 7 trucks | 1 | — |
| Kinder Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 213081 | Evansville · 7 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Shetler Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 761091 | Evansville · 4 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Pat Hayden Moving LLCUSDOT 644558 | Owensboro · 24 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Kinder Moving & StorageUSDOT 718298 | Evansville · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Indiana into Texas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Evansville to Houston
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 842 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 mi).
Other routes from Evansville
All routes from Evansville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville to Louisville, KY | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Evansville to Indianapolis, IN | ~170 mi | $765 – $1,020 |
| Evansville to Ann Arbor, MI | ~420 mi | $1,890 – $2,520 |
| Evansville to Mobile, AL | ~587 mi | $2,642 – $3,522 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Evansville to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Evansville to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 842 miles cost about $2,842 – $3,789 for a studio, $3,789 – $5,052 for a two-bedroom home and $4,357 – $5,810 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Evansville to Houston take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Evansville to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,819 – $2,425 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,789 – $5,052 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,728 – $3,637.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Evansville to Houston?
Yes. Evansville is in Indiana and Houston is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 10 listed movers within 30 miles of Evansville hold it.
How many people move from Evansville to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 183 people a year (margin of error ±280) moved from the Evansville, IN-KY metro area to the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.