Moving from Indianato Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Houston it is about 1,010 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 708 to 1,568 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Indianapolis 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 Indiana and Texas.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Texas
At about 1,010 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,545 – $6,060 for a two-bedroom home and $5,227 – $6,969 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,272 – $4,363; a freight trailer is $2,182 – $2,909.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,409 – $4,545 | $2,454 – $3,272 | $1,636 – $2,182 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,091 – $5,454 | $2,945 – $3,927 | $1,963 – $2,618 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,545 – $6,060 | $3,272 – $4,363 | $2,182 – $2,909 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,227 – $6,969 | $3,763 – $5,018 | $2,509 – $3,345 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,909 – $7,878 | $4,254 – $5,672 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,818 – $9,090 | $4,909 – $6,545 | $3,272 – $4,363 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,010 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 Indiana to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 45 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville to McKinney | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Evansville to Garland | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Evansville to Plano | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Evansville to Dallas | ~736 mi | 3–7 days | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
| Evansville to Irving | ~741 mi | 3–7 days | $3,335 – $4,446 | $3,835 – $5,113 |
| Evansville to Arlington | ~755 mi | 3–7 days | $3,398 – $4,530 | $3,907 – $5,209 |
| Evansville to Fort Worth | ~766 mi | 3–7 days | $3,447 – $4,596 | $3,964 – $5,285 |
| Evansville to Houston | ~842 mi | 3–7 days | $3,789 – $5,052 | $4,357 – $5,810 |
| Indianapolis to McKinney | ~861 mi | 3–7 days | $3,875 – $5,166 | $4,456 – $5,941 |
| Indianapolis to Plano | ~873 mi | 3–7 days | $3,929 – $5,238 | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Indianapolis to Garland | ~875 mi | 3–7 days | $3,938 – $5,250 | $4,528 – $6,037 |
| Indianapolis to Dallas | ~890 mi | 3–7 days | $4,005 – $5,340 | $4,606 – $6,141 |
| Indianapolis to Irving | ~895 mi | 3–7 days | $4,028 – $5,370 | $4,632 – $6,176 |
| Indianapolis to Arlington | ~908 mi | 3–7 days | $4,086 – $5,448 | $4,699 – $6,265 |
| Evansville to Austin | ~918 mi | 3–7 days | $4,131 – $5,508 | $4,751 – $6,334 |
| Indianapolis to Fort Worth | ~919 mi | 3–7 days | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Evansville to Amarillo | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Fort Wayne to McKinney | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Fort Wayne to Plano | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Fort Wayne to Garland | ~988 mi | 3–7 days | $4,446 – $5,928 | $5,113 – $6,817 |
| Evansville to Lubbock | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Evansville to San Antonio | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Fort Wayne to Dallas | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Fort Wayne to Irving | ~1,008 mi | 3–7 days | $4,536 – $6,048 | $5,216 – $6,955 |
| Indianapolis to Houston | ~1,010 mi | 3–7 days | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,227 – $6,969 |
| Fort Wayne to Arlington | ~1,021 mi | 3–7 days | $4,595 – $6,126 | $5,284 – $7,045 |
| Fort Wayne to Fort Worth | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Evansville to Corpus Christi | ~1,056 mi | 3–7 days | $4,752 – $6,336 | $5,465 – $7,286 |
| Indianapolis to Amarillo | ~1,066 mi | 3–7 days | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,517 – $7,355 |
| Indianapolis to Austin | ~1,080 mi | 3–7 days | $4,860 – $6,480 | $5,589 – $7,452 |
| Fort Wayne to Houston | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| Indianapolis to Lubbock | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| Fort Wayne to Amarillo | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| Evansville to Laredo | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Indianapolis to San Antonio | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Evansville to McAllen | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Fort Wayne to Austin | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
| Indianapolis to Corpus Christi | ~1,224 mi | 7–14 days | $5,508 – $7,344 | $6,334 – $8,446 |
| Fort Wayne to Lubbock | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| Fort Wayne to San Antonio | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Indianapolis to Laredo | ~1,326 mi | 7–14 days | $5,967 – $7,956 | $6,862 – $9,149 |
| Evansville to El Paso | ~1,344 mi | 7–14 days | $6,048 – $8,064 | $6,955 – $9,274 |
| Fort Wayne to Corpus Christi | ~1,344 mi | 7–14 days | $6,048 – $8,064 | $6,955 – $9,274 |
| Indianapolis to McAllen | ~1,360 mi | 7–14 days | $6,120 – $8,160 | $7,038 – $9,384 |
| Fort Wayne to Laredo | ~1,444 mi | 7–14 days | $6,498 – $8,664 | $7,473 – $9,964 |
| Indianapolis to El Paso | ~1,473 mi | 7–14 days | $6,629 – $8,838 | $7,623 – $10,164 |
| Fort Wayne to McAllen | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Fort Wayne to El Paso | ~1,568 mi | 7–14 days | $7,056 – $9,408 | $8,114 – $10,819 |
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 1,010 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 Indiana
174 household-goods carriers in Indiana are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Atlas Van Lines Inc, Evansville · USDOT 125550 · 2731 trucks
- North American Moving & Storage, Fort Wayne · USDOT 70851 · 1333 trucks
- Allied Van Lines Inc, Fort Wayne · USDOT 76235 · 1056 trucks
- Wheaton World Wide Moving, Indianapolis · USDOT 70719 · 767 trucks
- Joyce Van Lines Inc, Indianapolis · USDOT 247771 · 87 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 | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,681 – $7,575 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,227 – $6,969 | $6,534 – $8,711 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 Indiana
Indiana to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Houston, the distance is about 1,010 miles. From our model that is $4,545 – $6,060 for a two-bedroom home and $5,227 – $6,969 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,272 – $4,363 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,182 – $2,909. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Indiana and Texas, distances run from 708 to 1,568 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Texas take?
Indianapolis to Houston is 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Indiana to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Indiana 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 Indiana to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,182 – $2,909 for a two-bedroom home over 1,010 miles against $4,545 – $6,060 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 $6,534 – $8,711 rather than $5,227 – $6,969.