Moving from Kansasto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 30 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.
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 653 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 Kansas
91 household-goods carriers in Kansas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Studdard Moving And Storage, Leavenworth · USDOT 99388 · 22 trucks
- Thomas Transfer & Storage Inc, Emporia · USDOT 153146 · 21 trucks
- Century Van Lines Inc, Leavenworth · USDOT 888860 · 20 trucks
- Two Men And A Truck, Wichita · USDOT 2277955 · 17 trucks
- Gerber Transfer Llc, Bonner Springs · USDOT 2391030 · 17 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 | $2,939 – $3,918 | $3,674 – $4,898 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,379 – $4,506 | $4,224 – $5,633 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Kansas 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 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 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 $4,224 – $5,633 rather than $3,379 – $4,506.