Moving from Kansas to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Houston it is about 653 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 354 to 1,067 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~653 miWichita → Houston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,939+2-bedroom, movers
- 48City routes priced
In short
About 9,920 people moved from Kansas to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,535), and about 6,355 went the other way. Between Wichita and Houston it is about 653 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,939 – $3,918 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,920 people a year (±3,535), against about 6,355 (±1,985) from Texas to Kansas, so Texas gains about 3,565 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 19th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | Collin County | 403 ±296 |
| Douglas County | Dallas County | 399 ±276 |
| Finney County | Lubbock County | 306 ±364* |
| Leavenworth County | Bell County | 287 ±305* |
| Johnson County | Harris County | 275 ±228 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Wichita 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 Kansas and Texas.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Texas
At about 653 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,939 – $3,918 for a two-bedroom home and $3,379 – $4,506 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,116 – $2,821; a freight trailer is $1,410 – $1,881.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,204 – $2,939 | $1,587 – $2,116 | $1,058 – $1,410 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,645 – $3,526 | $1,904 – $2,539 | $1,269 – $1,693 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,939 – $3,918 | $2,116 – $2,821 | $1,410 – $1,881 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,379 – $4,506 | $2,433 – $3,244 | $1,622 – $2,163 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,820 – $5,093 | $2,750 – $3,667 | $1,834 – $2,445 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,408 – $5,877 | $3,174 – $4,231 | $2,116 – $2,821 |
Transport only, for an estimated 653 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 Kansas to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 10 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita to Amarillo | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Wichita to McKinney | ~365 mi | 1–3 days | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,889 – $2,518 |
| Wichita to Plano | ~376 mi | 1–3 days | $1,692 – $2,256 | $1,946 – $2,594 |
| Wichita to Garland | ~388 mi | 1–3 days | $1,746 – $2,328 | $2,008 – $2,677 |
| Wichita to Irving | ~390 mi | 1–3 days | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Wichita to Dallas | ~398 mi | 1–3 days | $1,791 – $2,388 | $2,060 – $2,746 |
| Wichita to Fort Worth | ~398 mi | 1–3 days | $1,791 – $2,388 | $2,060 – $2,746 |
| Wichita to Arlington | ~400 mi | 3–7 days | $1,800 – $2,400 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| Wichita to Lubbock | ~447 mi | 3–7 days | $2,012 – $2,682 | $2,313 – $3,084 |
| Overland Park to McKinney | ~483 mi | 3–7 days | $2,174 – $2,898 | $2,500 – $3,333 |
| Kansas City to McKinney | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| Overland Park to Plano | ~496 mi | 3–7 days | $2,232 – $2,976 | $2,567 – $3,422 |
| Overland Park to Garland | ~505 mi | 3–7 days | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Kansas City to Plano | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
| Overland Park to Irving | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Kansas City to Garland | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Overland Park to Dallas | ~518 mi | 3–7 days | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
| Kansas City to Irving | ~527 mi | 3–7 days | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Overland Park to Arlington | ~527 mi | 3–7 days | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Kansas City to Dallas | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Overland Park to Fort Worth | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Kansas City to Arlington | ~539 mi | 3–7 days | $2,426 – $3,234 | $2,789 – $3,719 |
| Kansas City to Fort Worth | ~542 mi | 3–7 days | $2,439 – $3,252 | $2,805 – $3,740 |
| Overland Park to Amarillo | ~551 mi | 3–7 days | $2,480 – $3,306 | $2,851 – $3,802 |
| Kansas City to Amarillo | ~560 mi | 3–7 days | $2,520 – $3,360 | $2,898 – $3,864 |
| Wichita to Austin | ~598 mi | 3–7 days | $2,691 – $3,588 | $3,095 – $4,126 |
| Overland Park to Lubbock | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Kansas City to Lubbock | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Wichita to Houston | ~653 mi | 3–7 days | $2,939 – $3,918 | $3,379 – $4,506 |
| Wichita to San Antonio | ~671 mi | 3–7 days | $3,020 – $4,026 | $3,472 – $4,630 |
| Overland Park to Austin | ~730 mi | 3–7 days | $3,285 – $4,380 | $3,778 – $5,037 |
| Kansas City to Austin | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Overland Park to Houston | ~744 mi | 3–7 days | $3,348 – $4,464 | $3,850 – $5,134 |
| Kansas City to Houston | ~755 mi | 3–7 days | $3,398 – $4,530 | $3,907 – $5,209 |
| Wichita to El Paso | ~771 mi | 3–7 days | $3,470 – $4,626 | $3,990 – $5,320 |
| Wichita to Corpus Christi | ~800 mi | 3–7 days | $3,600 – $4,800 | $4,140 – $5,520 |
| Overland Park to San Antonio | ~810 mi | 3–7 days | $3,645 – $4,860 | $4,192 – $5,589 |
| Kansas City to San Antonio | ~822 mi | 3–7 days | $3,699 – $4,932 | $4,254 – $5,672 |
| Wichita to Laredo | ~829 mi | 3–7 days | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
| Overland Park to Corpus Christi | ~921 mi | 3–7 days | $4,145 – $5,526 | $4,766 – $6,355 |
| Wichita to McAllen | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Kansas City to Corpus Christi | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Overland Park to El Paso | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| Overland Park to Laredo | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Kansas City to El Paso | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Kansas City to Laredo | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Overland Park to McAllen | ~1,055 mi | 3–7 days | $4,748 – $6,330 | $5,460 – $7,280 |
| Kansas City to McAllen | ~1,067 mi | 3–7 days | $4,802 – $6,402 | $5,522 – $7,362 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas directory ranks them. At the Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas to Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Houston, the distance is about 653 miles. From our model that is $2,939 – $3,918 for a two-bedroom home and $3,379 – $4,506 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,116 – $2,821 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,410 – $1,881. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Kansas and Texas, distances run from 354 to 1,067 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Texas take?
Wichita to Houston is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Kansas to Texas?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,410 – $1,881 for a two-bedroom home over 653 miles against $2,939 – $3,918 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,116 – $2,821, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,920 people (±3,535) moved from Kansas to Texas that year, against about 6,355 (±1,985) from Texas to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 19th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.