Moving from Ohioto Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Houston it is about 1,157 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 96 city pairs we price between the two states run from 921 to 1,776 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Texas.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Texas
At about 1,157 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,207 – $6,942 for a two-bedroom home and $5,987 – $7,983 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,749 – $4,998; a freight trailer is $2,499 – $3,332.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,905 – $5,207 | $2,812 – $3,749 | $1,874 – $2,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,686 – $6,248 | $3,374 – $4,498 | $2,249 – $2,999 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,207 – $6,942 | $3,749 – $4,998 | $2,499 – $3,332 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,987 – $7,983 | $4,311 – $5,748 | $2,874 – $3,832 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,768 – $9,025 | $4,873 – $6,498 | $3,249 – $4,332 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,810 – $10,413 | $5,623 – $7,497 | $3,749 – $4,998 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,157 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 Ohio to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 90 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to McKinney | ~921 mi | 3–7 days | $4,145 – $5,526 | $4,766 – $6,355 |
| Cincinnati to Garland | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Cincinnati to Plano | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Cincinnati to Dallas | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Cincinnati to Irving | ~954 mi | 3–7 days | $4,293 – $5,724 | $4,937 – $6,583 |
| Dayton to McKinney | ~964 mi | 3–7 days | $4,338 – $5,784 | $4,989 – $6,652 |
| Cincinnati to Arlington | ~967 mi | 3–7 days | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Dayton to Plano | ~976 mi | 3–7 days | $4,392 – $5,856 | $5,051 – $6,734 |
| Dayton to Garland | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Cincinnati to Fort Worth | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| Dayton to Dallas | ~992 mi | 3–7 days | $4,464 – $5,952 | $5,134 – $6,845 |
| Dayton to Irving | ~998 mi | 3–7 days | $4,491 – $5,988 | $5,165 – $6,886 |
| Dayton to Arlington | ~1,011 mi | 3–7 days | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
| Dayton to Fort Worth | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| Columbus to McKinney | ~1,036 mi | 3–7 days | $4,662 – $6,216 | $5,361 – $7,148 |
| Cincinnati to Houston | ~1,041 mi | 3–7 days | $4,685 – $6,246 | $5,387 – $7,183 |
| Columbus to Garland | ~1,048 mi | 3–7 days | $4,716 – $6,288 | $5,423 – $7,231 |
| Columbus to Plano | ~1,048 mi | 3–7 days | $4,716 – $6,288 | $5,423 – $7,231 |
| Columbus to Dallas | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Columbus to Irving | ~1,069 mi | 3–7 days | $4,811 – $6,414 | $5,532 – $7,376 |
| Toledo to McKinney | ~1,079 mi | 3–7 days | $4,856 – $6,474 | $5,584 – $7,445 |
| Columbus to Arlington | ~1,083 mi | 3–7 days | $4,874 – $6,498 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| Toledo to Plano | ~1,091 mi | 3–7 days | $4,910 – $6,546 | $5,646 – $7,528 |
| Dayton to Houston | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Toledo to Garland | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Columbus to Fort Worth | ~1,094 mi | 3–7 days | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| Toledo to Dallas | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Toledo to Irving | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Toledo to Arlington | ~1,126 mi | 3–7 days | $5,067 – $6,756 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
| Cincinnati to Austin | ~1,127 mi | 3–7 days | $5,072 – $6,762 | $5,832 – $7,776 |
| Toledo to Fort Worth | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Cincinnati to Amarillo | ~1,154 mi | 3–7 days | $5,193 – $6,924 | $5,972 – $7,963 |
| Columbus to Houston | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| Akron to McKinney | ~1,159 mi | 3–7 days | $5,216 – $6,954 | $5,998 – $7,997 |
| Cleveland to McKinney | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Akron to Garland | ~1,171 mi | 3–7 days | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| Akron to Plano | ~1,171 mi | 3–7 days | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| Dayton to Austin | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Cleveland to Plano | ~1,178 mi | 3–7 days | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| Cleveland to Garland | ~1,179 mi | 3–7 days | $5,306 – $7,074 | $6,101 – $8,135 |
| Dayton to Amarillo | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| Akron to Dallas | ~1,187 mi | 3–7 days | $5,342 – $7,122 | $6,143 – $8,190 |
| Akron to Irving | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Cleveland to Dallas | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Cleveland to Irving | ~1,200 mi | 7–14 days | $5,400 – $7,200 | $6,210 – $8,280 |
| Akron to Arlington | ~1,205 mi | 7–14 days | $5,423 – $7,230 | $6,236 – $8,315 |
| Cincinnati to Lubbock | ~1,210 mi | 7–14 days | $5,445 – $7,260 | $6,262 – $8,349 |
| Cincinnati to San Antonio | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Cleveland to Arlington | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Akron to Fort Worth | ~1,217 mi | 7–14 days | $5,477 – $7,302 | $6,298 – $8,397 |
| Cleveland to Fort Worth | ~1,224 mi | 7–14 days | $5,508 – $7,344 | $6,334 – $8,446 |
| Toledo to Houston | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| Columbus to Austin | ~1,243 mi | 7–14 days | $5,594 – $7,458 | $6,433 – $8,577 |
| Dayton to Lubbock | ~1,245 mi | 7–14 days | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Cincinnati to Corpus Christi | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Columbus to Amarillo | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Dayton to San Antonio | ~1,260 mi | 7–14 days | $5,670 – $7,560 | $6,521 – $8,694 |
| Toledo to Amarillo | ~1,263 mi | 7–14 days | $5,684 – $7,578 | $6,536 – $8,715 |
| Akron to Houston | ~1,285 mi | 7–14 days | $5,783 – $7,710 | $6,650 – $8,866 |
| Cleveland to Houston | ~1,299 mi | 7–14 days | $5,846 – $7,794 | $6,722 – $8,963 |
| Toledo to Austin | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Dayton to Corpus Christi | ~1,308 mi | 7–14 days | $5,886 – $7,848 | $6,769 – $9,025 |
| Columbus to Lubbock | ~1,320 mi | 7–14 days | $5,940 – $7,920 | $6,831 – $9,108 |
| Columbus to San Antonio | ~1,328 mi | 7–14 days | $5,976 – $7,968 | $6,872 – $9,163 |
| Toledo to Lubbock | ~1,336 mi | 7–14 days | $6,012 – $8,016 | $6,914 – $9,218 |
| Cleveland to Amarillo | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Akron to Amarillo | ~1,368 mi | 7–14 days | $6,156 – $8,208 | $7,079 – $9,439 |
| Cincinnati to Laredo | ~1,368 mi | 7–14 days | $6,156 – $8,208 | $7,079 – $9,439 |
| Akron to Austin | ~1,369 mi | 7–14 days | $6,161 – $8,214 | $7,085 – $9,446 |
| Columbus to Corpus Christi | ~1,373 mi | 7–14 days | $6,179 – $8,238 | $7,105 – $9,474 |
| Cleveland to Austin | ~1,380 mi | 7–14 days | $6,210 – $8,280 | $7,141 – $9,522 |
| Toledo to San Antonio | ~1,386 mi | 7–14 days | $6,237 – $8,316 | $7,173 – $9,563 |
| Cincinnati to McAllen | ~1,391 mi | 7–14 days | $6,260 – $8,346 | $7,198 – $9,598 |
| Dayton to Laredo | ~1,418 mi | 7–14 days | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,338 – $9,784 |
| Akron to Lubbock | ~1,434 mi | 7–14 days | $6,453 – $8,604 | $7,421 – $9,895 |
| Cleveland to Lubbock | ~1,435 mi | 7–14 days | $6,458 – $8,610 | $7,426 – $9,901 |
| Dayton to McAllen | ~1,443 mi | 7–14 days | $6,494 – $8,658 | $7,468 – $9,957 |
| Toledo to Corpus Christi | ~1,444 mi | 7–14 days | $6,498 – $8,664 | $7,473 – $9,964 |
| Akron to San Antonio | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Cleveland to San Antonio | ~1,465 mi | 7–14 days | $6,593 – $8,790 | $7,581 – $10,108 |
| Columbus to Laredo | ~1,485 mi | 7–14 days | $6,683 – $8,910 | $7,685 – $10,246 |
| Akron to Corpus Christi | ~1,500 mi | 7–14 days | $6,750 – $9,000 | $7,762 – $10,350 |
| Columbus to McAllen | ~1,507 mi | 7–14 days | $6,782 – $9,042 | $7,799 – $10,398 |
| Cleveland to Corpus Christi | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| Toledo to Laredo | ~1,547 mi | 7–14 days | $6,962 – $9,282 | $8,006 – $10,674 |
| Cincinnati to El Paso | ~1,554 mi | 7–14 days | $6,993 – $9,324 | $8,042 – $10,723 |
| Toledo to McAllen | ~1,580 mi | 7–14 days | $7,110 – $9,480 | $8,176 – $10,902 |
| Dayton to El Paso | ~1,588 mi | 7–14 days | $7,146 – $9,528 | $8,218 – $10,957 |
| Akron to Laredo | ~1,611 mi | 7–14 days | $7,250 – $9,666 | $8,337 – $11,116 |
| Cleveland to Laredo | ~1,624 mi | 7–14 days | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
| Akron to McAllen | ~1,634 mi | 7–14 days | $7,353 – $9,804 | $8,456 – $11,275 |
| Cleveland to McAllen | ~1,649 mi | 7–14 days | $7,421 – $9,894 | $8,534 – $11,378 |
| Columbus to El Paso | ~1,663 mi | 7–14 days | $7,484 – $9,978 | $8,606 – $11,475 |
| Toledo to El Paso | ~1,675 mi | 7–14 days | $7,538 – $10,050 | $8,668 – $11,557 |
| Akron to El Paso | ~1,776 mi | 7–14 days | $7,992 – $10,656 | $9,191 – $12,254 |
| Cleveland to El Paso | ~1,776 mi | 7–14 days | $7,992 – $10,656 | $9,191 – $12,254 |
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 1,157 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 Ohio
398 household-goods carriers in Ohio are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Planes Moving & Storage Inc, West Chester · USDOT 247584 · 72 trucks
- Leaders Moving And Storage, Worthington · USDOT 1237577 · 40 trucks
- Affordablemovers Biz Llc, Dayton · USDOT 3417348 · 37 trucks
- Mvm Moving & Storage Reliable Moving And Storage, Changing Places Moving, Toledo · USDOT 1444491 · 36 trucks
- Brendamour Moving & Storage Inc, Cincinnati · USDOT 628381 · 33 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 | $5,207 – $6,942 | $6,509 – $8,678 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,987 – $7,983 | $7,484 – $9,979 |
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 Ohio
Ohio to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Houston, the distance is about 1,157 miles. From our model that is $5,207 – $6,942 for a two-bedroom home and $5,987 – $7,983 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,749 – $4,998 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,499 – $3,332. Across the 96 city pairs we price between Ohio and Texas, distances run from 921 to 1,776 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Texas take?
Columbus to Houston is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Ohio to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Ohio 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 Ohio to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,499 – $3,332 for a two-bedroom home over 1,157 miles against $5,207 – $6,942 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 $7,484 – $9,979 rather than $5,987 – $7,983.