Moving from Arlington, TX to McKinney, TX
At about 48 miles, Arlington to McKinney is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 48 miles the drive is on the clock too — under an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Arlington, TX to McKinney, TX covers about 48 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 2,329 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 48 miles, crews cover Arlington to McKinney in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Arlington to McKinney
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Arlington to McKinney
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$47 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $445 to $733. The 48 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Arlington to McKinney
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 2,329 people a year (±594) moved from Tarrant County, TX, home to Arlington, to Collin County, TX, home to McKinney. Going the other way: about 2,757 people a year (±478). Movers from Tarrant County make up 3.1% of the 75,099 people a year who moved into Collin County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Denton County, TX | 8,269 ±1,288 |
| Parker County, TX | 4,115 ±1,045 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,076 ±918 |
| Johnson County, TX | 2,998 ±637 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 18,851 ±1,674 |
| Denton County, TX | 9,607 ±1,325 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,329 ±594 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 2,067 ±969 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,000 ±1,598 |
Licensed movers at each end
555 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Arlington. 75 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.9% of their 236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Relocation SystemsUSDOT 2008806 | Carrollton · 20 mi | 72 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 17 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 20 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Midland Van LinesUSDOT 3516489 | Alvarado · 23 mi | 29 trucks | 33 | 45.5% of 22 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 2 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| Daryl Flood Moving & StorageUSDOT 2453189 | Coppell · 17 mi | 21 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the McKinney end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of McKinney: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Santana Moving & Storage LLC (Fate, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Texas, so Texas rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Texas licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Texas, so your protection on this 48-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Arlington to McKinney
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $37 to $47 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in McKinney
A local move inside McKinney 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 McKinney are Plano (about 13 mi), Garland (about 24 mi), Dallas (about 35 mi).
Other routes from Arlington
All routes from Arlington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Fort Worth, TX | ~15 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Arlington to Austin, TX | ~203 mi | $914 – $1,218 |
| Arlington to Houston, TX | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Arlington to San Antonio, TX | ~283 mi | $1,274 – $1,698 |
| Arlington to Lubbock, TX | ~329 mi | $1,481 – $1,974 |
| Arlington to Corpus Christi, TX | ~401 mi | $1,805 – $2,406 |
| Arlington to Laredo, TX | ~449 mi | $2,021 – $2,694 |
| Arlington to McAllen, TX | ~531 mi | $2,390 – $3,186 |
Also moving to McKinney: from Dallas, TX, from Norman, OK, from Oklahoma City, OK, from Tulsa, OK.
Arlington to McKinney moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arlington, TX to McKinney?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $445 – $733; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $741 – $1,344. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 48 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Arlington, TX to McKinney take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arlington, TX to McKinney?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 48 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Arlington, TX to McKinney an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Texas, so the move is regulated by Texas rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Texas requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Arlington, TX to McKinney each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 2,329 people a year (margin of error ±594) moved from Tarrant County, which contains Arlington, to Collin County, which contains McKinney.
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.