Moving from Ann Arbor, MI to Austin, TX
About 1,324 miles across a state line, from Michigan 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 Ann Arbor, MI to Austin, TX covers about 1,324 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,958 – $7,944 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 4 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,324 miles from Michigan to Texas. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $5,958 – $7,944 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Ann Arbor to Austin
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,469 – $5,958 | $3,217 – $4,290 | $2,145 – $2,860 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,362 – $7,150 | $3,861 – $5,148 | $2,574 – $3,432 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,958 – $7,944 | $4,290 – $5,720 | $2,860 – $3,813 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,852 – $9,136 | $4,933 – $6,578 | $3,289 – $4,385 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,745 – $10,327 | $5,577 – $7,436 | $3,718 – $4,957 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,937 – $11,916 | $6,435 – $8,580 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,324 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, Ann Arbor to Austin
1,324 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $6,620. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,958 to $7,944, 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 Ann Arbor to Austin
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 4 people a year (±7) moved from Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor, to Travis County, TX, home to Austin. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 86 people a year (±125). Movers from Washtenaw County make up 0.0% of the 88,034 people a year who moved into Travis County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,143 people a year (±2,796) moving from Michigan to Texas and about 8,217 people a year (±2,157) from Texas to Michigan — a net gain for Michigan of about 1,074 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 5,459 ±736 |
| Oakland County, MI | 1,692 ±361 |
| Livingston County, MI | 1,123 ±293 |
| Lenawee County, MI | 1,003 ±473 |
| Cook County, IL | 818 ±239 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Williamson County, TX | 10,828 ±1,757 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| Hays County, TX | 4,306 ±1,049 |
| Bexar County, TX | 3,813 ±659 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,840 ±714 |
Licensed movers at each end
22 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Ann Arbor (117 counting those licensed only inside Michigan). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 34.0% of their 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigan Moving Systems Premier RelocationsUSDOT 153343 | Dearborn · 26 mi | 245 trucks | 71 | 39.5% of 38 |
| University Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 438382 | Farmingtn Hills · 22 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | — |
| Professional Movers IncUSDOT 266582 | Walled Lake · 23 mi | 17 trucks | 5 | 50.0% of 2 |
| All Around Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 562547 | Romulus · 19 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Handle With Care Moving & DeliveryUSDOT 4561844 | Ann Arbor · 4 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
| SM Moving & Freightage LLCUSDOT 2907353 | Trenton · 29 mi | 10 trucks | 23 | 0.0% of 5 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Austin end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Austin: Apple Moving (Austin, 185 trucks), Einstein Moving Company LLC (Austin, 80 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage Inc (Round Rock, 30 trucks), Next Stop Moving & Storage (Taylor, 18 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Michigan 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 Ann Arbor to Austin
Insist on a survey
Over 1,324 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,324 miles of handling.
Arriving in Austin
A local move inside Austin 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 Austin are San Antonio (about 86 mi), Houston (about 171 mi), Fort Worth (about 202 mi).
Other routes from Ann Arbor
All routes from Ann Arbor, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI | ~42 mi | $465 – $747 |
| Ann Arbor to Lansing, MI | ~60 mi | $465 – $747 |
| Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids, MI | ~126 mi | $567 – $756 |
| Ann Arbor to Cleveland, OH | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Ann Arbor to Columbus, OH | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Ann Arbor to Chicago, IL | ~234 mi | $1,053 – $1,404 |
| Ann Arbor to Indianapolis, IN | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Ann Arbor to Milwaukee, WI | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
Also moving to Austin: from San Antonio, TX, from Houston, TX, from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX.
Ann Arbor to Austin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ann Arbor to Austin?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,324 miles cost about $4,469 – $5,958 for a studio, $5,958 – $7,944 for a two-bedroom home and $6,852 – $9,136 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Ann Arbor to Austin take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ann Arbor to Austin?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,860 – $3,813 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,958 – $7,944 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,290 – $5,720.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Ann Arbor to Austin?
Yes. Ann Arbor is in Michigan and Austin is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 22 listed movers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor hold it.
How many people move from Ann Arbor to Austin each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 4 people a year (margin of error ±7) moved from Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor, to Travis County, which contains Austin.
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.