Moving from Austin, TX to Overland Park, KS
About 730 miles across a state line, from Texas into Kansas, 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 Austin, TX to Overland Park, KS covers about 730 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,285 – $4,380 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 161 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 730 miles between Texas and Kansas, 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 $3,285 – $4,380 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Austin to Overland Park
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,464 – $3,285 | $1,774 – $2,365 | $1,183 – $1,577 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,957 – $3,942 | $2,129 – $2,838 | $1,419 – $1,892 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,285 – $4,380 | $2,365 – $3,154 | $1,577 – $2,102 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,778 – $5,037 | $2,720 – $3,627 | $1,813 – $2,418 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,271 – $5,694 | $3,075 – $4,100 | $2,050 – $2,733 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,928 – $6,570 | $3,548 – $4,730 | $2,365 – $3,154 |
Transport only, for an estimated 730 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 Overland Park
730 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,650. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,285 to $4,380, 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 Overland Park
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 161 people a year (±123) moved from Travis County, TX, home to Austin, to Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park. Going the other way: about 13 people a year (±25). Movers from Travis County make up 0.4% of the 36,206 people a year who moved into Johnson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,355 people a year (±1,985) moving from Texas to Kansas and about 9,920 people a year (±3,535) from Kansas to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 3,565 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,887 ±967 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 3,488 ±712 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,117 ±405 |
| Sedgwick County, KS | 1,204 ±429 |
| Riley County, KS | 931 ±367 |
Licensed movers at each end
51 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Austin (323 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 24 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 26.4% of their 110 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 |
| 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 |
| Heavenly Care MovingUSDOT 3429695 | Austin · 12 mi | 11 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Quality Van Lines IncUSDOT 2292865 | Round Rock · 20 mi | 10 trucks | 24 | 30.0% of 10 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Overland Park end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Overland Park: Studdard Moving and Storage (Leavenworth, 22 trucks), Century Van Lines Inc (Leavenworth, 20 trucks), Gerber Transfer LLC (Bonner Springs, 17 trucks), Centurion Moving & Storage LLC (Kansas City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Kansas, 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 Austin to Overland Park
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 730 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Overland Park
A local move inside Overland Park later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Overland Park are Kansas City (about 12 mi), Kansas City (about 12 mi), Columbia (about 147 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 McKinney, TX | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| Austin to Laredo, TX | ~251 mi | $1,130 – $1,506 |
Also moving to Overland Park: from Kansas City, KS, from Kansas City, MO, from Columbia, MO, from Springfield, MO.
Austin to Overland Park moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Austin to Overland Park?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 730 miles cost about $2,464 – $3,285 for a studio, $3,285 – $4,380 for a two-bedroom home and $3,778 – $5,037 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Austin to Overland Park take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving), 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 Austin to Overland Park?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,577 – $2,102 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,285 – $4,380 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,365 – $3,154.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Austin to Overland Park?
Yes. Austin is in Texas and Overland Park is in Kansas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 51 listed movers within 30 miles of Austin hold it.
How many people move from Austin to Overland Park each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 161 people a year (margin of error ±123) moved from Travis County, which contains Austin, to Johnson County, which contains Overland Park.
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.