Moving from Overland Park, KS to Dallas, TX
About 518 miles across a state line, from Kansas 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 Overland Park, KS to Dallas, TX covers about 518 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,331 – $3,108 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 144 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 518 miles between Kansas 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 $2,331 – $3,108 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Overland Park to Dallas
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,748 – $2,331 | $1,259 – $1,678 | $839 – $1,119 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,098 – $2,797 | $1,510 – $2,014 | $1,007 – $1,343 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,331 – $3,108 | $1,678 – $2,238 | $1,119 – $1,492 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,681 – $3,574 | $1,930 – $2,573 | $1,287 – $1,716 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,030 – $4,040 | $2,182 – $2,909 | $1,455 – $1,939 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,497 – $4,662 | $2,517 – $3,357 | $1,678 – $2,238 |
Transport only, for an estimated 518 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, Overland Park to Dallas
518 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,590. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,331 to $3,108, 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 Overland Park to Dallas
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 144 people a year (±76) moved from Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park, to Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas. Going the other way: about 38 people a year (±42). Movers from Johnson County make up 0.1% of the 116,247 people a year who moved into Dallas County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,920 people a year (±3,535) moving from Kansas to Texas and about 6,355 people a year (±1,985) from Texas to Kansas — a net gain for Texas of about 3,565 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,448 ±989 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,981 ±579 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 2,618 ±497 |
| Riley County, KS | 1,264 ±400 |
| Miami County, KS | 1,193 ±321 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Collin County, TX | 12,791 ±1,217 |
| Denton County, TX | 9,843 ±1,239 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,012 ±849 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 2,288 ±606 |
Licensed movers at each end
57 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Overland Park (80 counting those licensed only inside Kansas). 32 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 10.6% of their 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studdard Moving and StorageUSDOT 99388 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 22 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Century Van Lines IncUSDOT 888860 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 20 trucks | 0 | — |
| Gerber Transfer LLCUSDOT 2391030 | Bonner Springs · 14 mi | 17 trucks | 12 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingUSDOT 2929832 | Lenexa · 3 mi | 14 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 6 |
| SPD Transfer ServiceUSDOT 283973 | Kansas City · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving ProzUSDOT 2275038 | Olathe · 12 mi | 11 trucks | 5 | 66.7% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Dallas end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Dallas: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Santana Moving & Storage LLC (Fate, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Kansas 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 Overland Park to Dallas
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 518 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Dallas
A local move inside Dallas 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 Dallas are Irving (about 13 mi), Garland (about 16 mi), Arlington (about 21 mi).
Other routes from Overland Park
All routes from Overland Park, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park to Kansas City, KS | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Kansas City, MO | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Wichita, KS | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Overland Park to Omaha, NE | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Overland Park to Des Moines, IA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Overland Park to Tulsa, OK | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Overland Park to Oklahoma City, OK | ~335 mi | $1,508 – $2,010 |
| Overland Park to McKinney, TX | ~483 mi | $2,174 – $2,898 |
Also moving to Dallas: from McKinney, TX, from Austin, TX, from Norman, OK, from Shreveport, LA.
Overland Park to Dallas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Overland Park to Dallas?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 518 miles cost about $1,748 – $2,331 for a studio, $2,331 – $3,108 for a two-bedroom home and $2,681 – $3,574 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Overland Park to Dallas take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Overland Park to Dallas?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,119 – $1,492 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,331 – $3,108 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,678 – $2,238.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Overland Park to Dallas?
Yes. Overland Park is in Kansas and Dallas is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 57 listed movers within 30 miles of Overland Park hold it.
How many people move from Overland Park to Dallas each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 144 people a year (margin of error ±76) moved from Johnson County, which contains Overland Park, to Dallas County, which contains Dallas.
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.