Moving from Mississippi to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Houston it is about 412 miles and about 7 hours; the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 412 to 1,204 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.
- ~412 miJackson → Houston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,854+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 11,003 people moved from Mississippi to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±4,181), and about 8,574 went the other way. Between Jackson and Houston it is about 412 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,854 – $2,472 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 11,003 people a year (±4,181), against about 8,574 (±2,693) from Texas to Mississippi, so Texas gains about 2,429 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 18th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | Ector County | 297 ±407* |
| Lowndes County | Bexar County | 217 ±248* |
| Harrison County | Bexar County | 210 ±149 |
| Sunflower County | Denton County | 195 ±262* |
| Grenada County | Dallas County | 193 ±207* |
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.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Texas.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Texas
At about 412 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,854 – $2,472 for a two-bedroom home and $2,132 – $2,843 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,335 – $1,780; a freight trailer is $890 – $1,187.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Mississippi to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Houston | ~412 mi | 3–7 days | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
| Gulfport to Houston | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Jackson to Garland | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Jackson to McKinney | ~445 mi | 3–7 days | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| Jackson to Plano | ~449 mi | 3–7 days | $2,021 – $2,694 | $2,324 – $3,098 |
| Jackson to Dallas | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Jackson to Irving | ~463 mi | 3–7 days | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Jackson to Arlington | ~472 mi | 3–7 days | $2,124 – $2,832 | $2,443 – $3,257 |
| Jackson to Fort Worth | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Jackson to Austin | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Gulfport to Garland | ~556 mi | 3–7 days | $2,502 – $3,336 | $2,877 – $3,836 |
| Gulfport to Dallas | ~563 mi | 3–7 days | $2,534 – $3,378 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| Gulfport to McKinney | ~566 mi | 3–7 days | $2,547 – $3,396 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
| Gulfport to Plano | ~567 mi | 3–7 days | $2,552 – $3,402 | $2,934 – $3,912 |
| Gulfport to Irving | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Gulfport to Arlington | ~582 mi | 3–7 days | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
| Gulfport to Fort Worth | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Gulfport to Austin | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| Jackson to San Antonio | ~620 mi | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
| Gulfport to Corpus Christi | ~621 mi | 3–7 days | $2,795 – $3,726 | $3,214 – $4,285 |
| Jackson to Corpus Christi | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Gulfport to San Antonio | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Gulfport to McAllen | ~730 mi | 3–7 days | $3,285 – $4,380 | $3,778 – $5,037 |
| Jackson to McAllen | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Jackson to Laredo | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| Gulfport to Laredo | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Jackson to Lubbock | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Jackson to Amarillo | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Gulfport to Lubbock | ~911 mi | 3–7 days | $4,100 – $5,466 | $4,714 – $6,286 |
| Gulfport to Amarillo | ~946 mi | 3–7 days | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
| Jackson to El Paso | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Gulfport to El Paso | ~1,204 mi | 7–14 days | $5,418 – $7,224 | $6,231 – $8,308 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Houston, the distance is about 412 miles. From our model that is $1,854 – $2,472 for a two-bedroom home and $2,132 – $2,843 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,335 – $1,780 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $890 – $1,187. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Texas, distances run from 412 to 1,204 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Texas take?
Jackson to Houston is about 7 hours. 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 Mississippi to Texas?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $890 – $1,187 for a two-bedroom home over 412 miles against $1,854 – $2,472 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,335 – $1,780, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 11,003 people (±4,181) moved from Mississippi to Texas that year, against about 8,574 (±2,693) from Texas to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 18th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.