Moving from Austin, TX to McKinney, TX
About 247 miles inside Texas. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Texas, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Austin, TX to McKinney, TX covers about 247 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $1,112 – $1,482 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 866 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 247 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,112 – $1,482. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Austin to McKinney
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $834 – $1,112 | $600 – $800 | $400 – $534 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 – $1,334 | $720 – $960 | $480 – $640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,112 – $1,482 | $800 – $1,067 | $534 – $711 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,278 – $1,704 | $920 – $1,227 | $614 – $818 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,445 – $1,927 | $1,040 – $1,387 | $694 – $925 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,667 – $2,223 | $1,200 – $1,601 | $800 – $1,067 |
Transport only, for an estimated 247 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, Austin to McKinney
247 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,235. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,112 to $1,482, 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 Austin to McKinney
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 866 people a year (±288) moved from Travis County, TX, home to Austin, to Collin County, TX, home to McKinney. Going the other way: about 1,018 people a year (±397). Movers from Travis County make up 1.2% of the 75,099 people a year who moved into Collin County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Williamson County, TX | 16,454 ±1,845 |
| Hays County, TX | 5,639 ±1,063 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,974 ±791 |
| Bexar County, TX | 3,130 ±757 |
| Bastrop County, TX | 2,447 ±809 |
| 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
323 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Austin. 30 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.2% of their 114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MovingUSDOT 3538096 | Austin · 9 mi | 185 trucks | 37 | 23.5% of 17 |
| Einstein Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2193963 | Austin · 9 mi | 80 trucks | 0 | — |
| A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1983522 | Round Rock · 20 mi | 30 trucks | 0 | — |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageUSDOT 3756197 | Taylor · 30 mi | 18 trucks | 56 | 31.3% of 32 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Austin LLCUSDOT 902281 | Pflugerville · 15 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Unicorn Moving and StorageUSDOT 3592100 | Austin · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 5 |
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 247-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Austin to McKinney
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 247 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
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 Austin
All routes from Austin, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to San Antonio, TX | ~86 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Austin to Houston, TX | 162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Austin to Dallas, TX | 196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Austin to Fort Worth, TX | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
| Austin to Arlington, TX | ~203 mi | $914 – $1,218 |
| Austin to Corpus Christi, TX | ~203 mi | $914 – $1,218 |
| Austin to Laredo, TX | ~251 mi | $1,130 – $1,506 |
| Austin to McAllen, TX | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
Also moving to McKinney: from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX, from Norman, OK, from Oklahoma City, OK.
Austin to McKinney moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Austin to McKinney?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 247 miles cost about $834 – $1,112 for a studio, $1,112 – $1,482 for a two-bedroom home and $1,278 – $1,704 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Austin to McKinney take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Austin to McKinney?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $534 – $711 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,112 – $1,482 with full-service movers; a moving container is $800 – $1,067.
Is Austin 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 Austin to McKinney each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 866 people a year (margin of error ±288) moved from Travis County, which contains Austin, 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.