Moving from Jackson, MS to Houston, TX
About 412 miles across a state line, from Mississippi 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 Jackson, MS to Houston, TX covers about 412 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,854 – $2,472 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 164 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 412 miles between Mississippi 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 $1,854 – $2,472 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Jackson to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,001 – $1,335 | $667 – $890 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,669 – $2,225 | $1,201 – $1,602 | $801 – $1,068 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,854 – $2,472 | $1,335 – $1,780 | $890 – $1,187 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,132 – $2,843 | $1,535 – $2,047 | $1,023 – $1,365 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,410 – $3,214 | $1,735 – $2,314 | $1,157 – $1,543 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,781 – $3,708 | $2,002 – $2,670 | $1,335 – $1,780 |
Transport only, for an estimated 412 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, Jackson to Houston
412 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,060. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,854 to $2,472, 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 Jackson to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 164 people a year (±106) moved from Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 34 people a year (±52). Movers from Hinds County make up 0.1% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 11,003 people a year (±4,181) moving from Mississippi to Texas and about 8,574 people a year (±2,693) from Texas to Mississippi — a net gain for Texas of about 2,429 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rankin County, MS | 3,094 ±821 |
| Madison County, MS | 2,005 ±543 |
| Jackson County, MS | 796 ±540 |
| Henry County, GA | 371 ±357 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 340 ±357 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jackson (10 counting those licensed only inside Mississippi). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Movers LLCUSDOT 761377 | Jackson · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atob Relocations LLCUSDOT 4509509 | Ridgeland · 9 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1925341 | Madison · 14 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| McClelland Moving Service IncUSDOT 846372 | Jackson · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Mighty Strong Movers LLCUSDOT 3002701 | Rigdeland · 9 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Khallid DawsonUSDOT 4351992 | Brandon · 17 mi | 1 truck | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Mississippi 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 Jackson to Houston
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 412 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston 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 Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 mi).
Other routes from Jackson
All routes from Jackson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Baton Rouge, LA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Jackson to Gulfport, MS | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Jackson to Memphis, TN | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Jackson to Chicago, IL | ~789 mi | $3,551 – $4,734 |
| Jackson to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~795 mi | $3,578 – $4,770 |
| Jackson to Miami, FL | ~878 mi | $3,951 – $5,268 |
| Jackson to Ann Arbor, MI | ~903 mi | $4,064 – $5,418 |
| Jackson to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,891 mi | $8,510 – $11,346 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Jackson to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 412 miles cost about $1,391 – $1,854 for a studio, $1,854 – $2,472 for a two-bedroom home and $2,132 – $2,843 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jackson to Houston take?
The drive is about 7 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 Jackson to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $890 – $1,187 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,854 – $2,472 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,335 – $1,780.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jackson to Houston?
Yes. Jackson is in Mississippi and Houston is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Jackson hold it.
How many people move from Jackson to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 164 people a year (margin of error ±106) moved from Hinds County, which contains Jackson, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
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.