Moving from Dallas, TX to Madison, WI
About 953 miles across a state line, from Texas into Wisconsin, 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 Madison, WI covers about 953 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,289 – $5,718 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 110 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 953 miles between Texas and Wisconsin, 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 $4,289 – $5,718 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Madison
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,216 – $4,289 | $2,316 – $3,088 | $1,544 – $2,058 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,860 – $5,146 | $2,779 – $3,705 | $1,853 – $2,470 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,289 – $5,718 | $3,088 – $4,117 | $2,058 – $2,745 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,932 – $6,576 | $3,551 – $4,735 | $2,367 – $3,156 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,575 – $7,433 | $4,014 – $5,352 | $2,676 – $3,568 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,433 – $8,577 | $4,632 – $6,175 | $3,088 – $4,117 |
Transport only, for an estimated 953 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 Madison
953 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,765. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,289 to $5,718, 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 Madison
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 110 people a year (±87) moved from Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas, to Dane County, WI, home to Madison. Going the other way: about 54 people a year (±62). Movers from Dallas County make up 0.3% of the 32,725 people a year who moved into Dane County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,520 people a year (±1,983) moving from Texas to Wisconsin and about 5,934 people a year (±2,517) from Wisconsin to Texas — a net gain for Wisconsin of about 1,586 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 |
|---|---|
| Waukesha County, WI | 2,207 ±488 |
| Cook County, IL | 1,714 ±376 |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 1,494 ±310 |
| Rock County, WI | 1,194 ±389 |
| Columbia County, WI | 675 ±326 |
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 Madison end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Madison: Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc (Madison, 34 trucks), O'Mara Moving Systems Inc (Madison, 18 trucks), Mad City Moving (McFarland, 14 trucks), Yerges Van Liners Inc (Fort Atkinson, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Wisconsin, 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 Madison
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 953 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Madison
A local move inside Madison later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Madison are Milwaukee (about 87 mi), Green Bay (about 141 mi), Chicago (about 142 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 Madison: from Milwaukee, WI, from Green Bay, WI, from Chicago, IL, from Saint Paul, MN.
Dallas to Madison moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Madison?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 953 miles cost about $3,216 – $4,289 for a studio, $4,289 – $5,718 for a two-bedroom home and $4,932 – $6,576 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Dallas to Madison take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Madison?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,058 – $2,745 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,289 – $5,718 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,088 – $4,117.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Dallas to Madison?
Yes. Dallas is in Texas and Madison is in Wisconsin, 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 Madison each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 110 people a year (margin of error ±87) moved from Dallas County, which contains Dallas, to Dane County, which contains Madison.
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.