Moving from Dallas, TX to Detroit, MI
About 1,165 miles across a state line, from Texas into Michigan, 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 Detroit, MI covers about 1,165 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,243 – $6,990 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 201 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,165 miles between Texas and Michigan, 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 $5,243 – $6,990 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Detroit
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,932 – $5,243 | $2,831 – $3,775 | $1,887 – $2,516 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,718 – $6,291 | $3,397 – $4,530 | $2,265 – $3,020 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,243 – $6,990 | $3,775 – $5,033 | $2,516 – $3,355 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,029 – $8,039 | $4,341 – $5,788 | $2,894 – $3,858 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,815 – $9,087 | $4,907 – $6,543 | $3,271 – $4,362 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,864 – $10,485 | $5,662 – $7,549 | $3,775 – $5,033 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,165 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 Detroit
1,165 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,825. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,243 to $6,990, 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 Detroit
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 201 people a year (±135) moved from Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas, to Wayne County, MI, home to Detroit. Going the other way: about 98 people a year (±72). Movers from Dallas County make up 0.4% of the 55,518 people a year who moved into Wayne County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,217 people a year (±2,157) moving from Texas to Michigan and about 7,143 people a year (±2,796) from Michigan to Texas — a net gain for Michigan of about 1,074 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 |
|---|---|
| Oakland County, MI | 13,518 ±1,232 |
| Macomb County, MI | 7,434 ±1,075 |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 5,459 ±736 |
| Monroe County, MI | 1,454 ±349 |
| Ingham County, MI | 1,103 ±254 |
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 Detroit end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Detroit: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Michigan, 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 Detroit
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 1,165 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Detroit
A local move inside Detroit later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Detroit are Ann Arbor (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 62 mi), Lansing (about 95 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 Detroit: from Ann Arbor, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Cleveland, OH.
Dallas to Detroit moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Detroit?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,165 miles cost about $3,932 – $5,243 for a studio, $5,243 – $6,990 for a two-bedroom home and $6,029 – $8,039 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Dallas to Detroit take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Detroit?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,516 – $3,355 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,243 – $6,990 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,775 – $5,033.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Dallas to Detroit?
Yes. Dallas is in Texas and Detroit is in Michigan, 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 Detroit each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 201 people a year (margin of error ±135) moved from Dallas County, which contains Dallas, to Wayne County, which contains Detroit.
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.