Moving from Dallas, TX to Charlotte, NC
About 1,082 miles across a state line, from Texas into North Carolina, 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 Dallas, TX to Charlotte, NC covers about 1,082 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,869 – $6,492 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 388 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,082 miles between Texas and North Carolina, 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 $4,869 – $6,492 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Dallas to Charlotte
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,652 – $4,869 | $2,629 – $3,506 | $1,753 – $2,337 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,382 – $5,843 | $3,155 – $4,207 | $2,103 – $2,805 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,869 – $6,492 | $3,506 – $4,674 | $2,337 – $3,116 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,599 – $7,466 | $4,032 – $5,375 | $2,688 – $3,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,330 – $8,440 | $4,557 – $6,077 | $3,038 – $4,051 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,304 – $9,738 | $5,259 – $7,011 | $3,506 – $4,674 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,082 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, Dallas to Charlotte
1,082 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,410. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,869 to $6,492, 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 Dallas to Charlotte
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 388 people a year (±309) moved from Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas, to Mecklenburg County, NC, home to Charlotte. Going the other way: about 425 people a year (±354). Movers from Dallas County make up 0.6% of the 69,529 people a year who moved into Mecklenburg County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 16,498 people a year (±3,764) moving from Texas to North Carolina and about 15,679 people a year (±4,224) from North Carolina to Texas — a net gain for North Carolina of about 819 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 20,890 ±2,269 |
| Denton County, TX | 19,351 ±2,002 |
| Collin County, TX | 18,851 ±1,674 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 5,155 ±1,265 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,868 ±820 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Union County, NC | 4,320 ±1,055 |
| York County, SC | 2,688 ±744 |
| Cabarrus County, NC | 2,420 ±561 |
| Gaston County, NC | 1,961 ±625 |
| Guilford County, NC | 1,911 ±473 |
Licensed movers at each end
120 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Dallas (671 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 63 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.6% of their 232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 17 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 14 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Santana Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3901949 | Fate · 24 mi | 42 trucks | 0 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Dallas LLCUSDOT 923537 | Carrollton · 17 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Texas Moving Co IncUSDOT 220940 | The Colony · 22 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Charlotte end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Charlotte: Long Distance & Out of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation (Charlotte, 37 trucks), Hornet Moving LLC (Charlotte, 28 trucks), All My Sons Moving and Storage (Charlotte, 15 trucks), Citywide Moving Systems Inc (Monroe, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into North Carolina, 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 Dallas to Charlotte
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 1,082 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Charlotte
A local move inside Charlotte later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Charlotte are Winston-Salem (about 80 mi), Greensboro (about 97 mi), Columbia (about 100 mi).
Other routes from Dallas
All routes from Dallas, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Arlington, TX | ~21 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to McKinney, TX | ~35 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to Austin, TX | 196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Dallas to Oklahoma City, OK | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Dallas to Houston, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Dallas to Tulsa, OK | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Dallas to San Antonio, TX | 293 mi | $1,319 – $1,758 |
| Dallas to Little Rock, AR | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
Also moving to Charlotte: from Winston-Salem, NC, from Greensboro, NC, from Columbia, SC, from Greenville, SC.
Dallas to Charlotte moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Charlotte?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,082 miles cost about $3,652 – $4,869 for a studio, $4,869 – $6,492 for a two-bedroom home and $5,599 – $7,466 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Dallas to Charlotte take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Dallas to Charlotte?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,337 – $3,116 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,869 – $6,492 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,506 – $4,674.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Dallas to Charlotte?
Yes. Dallas is in Texas and Charlotte is in North Carolina, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 120 listed movers within 30 miles of Dallas hold it.
How many people move from Dallas to Charlotte each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 388 people a year (margin of error ±309) moved from Dallas County, which contains Dallas, to Mecklenburg County, which contains Charlotte.
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.