Moving from Texas to Delaware
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Wilmington it is about 1,534 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,452 to 2,111 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,534 miHouston → Wilmington
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,903+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 1,250 people moved from Texas to Delaware in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,120), and about 686 went the other way. Between Houston and Wilmington it is about 1,534 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,903 – $9,204 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Delaware
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,250 people a year (±1,120), against about 686 (±486) from Delaware to Texas, so Delaware gains about 564 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 9th-largest of the 38 states sending people to Delaware; Delaware took in about 33,421 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | Kent County | 202 ±277* |
| Harris County | New Castle County | 166 ±157 |
| Harris County | Sussex County | 86 ±131* |
| Travis County | Kent County | 66 ±88* |
| Taylor County | Kent County | 62 ±93* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Houston to Wilmington, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Texas and Delaware.
Cost of moving from Texas to Delaware
At about 1,534 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,903 – $9,204 for a two-bedroom home and $7,938 – $10,585 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,970 – $6,627; a freight trailer is $3,313 – $4,418.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,177 – $6,903 | $3,728 – $4,970 | $2,485 – $3,313 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,213 – $8,284 | $4,473 – $5,964 | $2,982 – $3,976 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,903 – $9,204 | $4,970 – $6,627 | $3,313 – $4,418 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,938 – $10,585 | $5,716 – $7,621 | $3,810 – $5,081 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,974 – $11,965 | $6,461 – $8,615 | $4,307 – $5,743 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,355 – $13,806 | $7,455 – $9,940 | $4,970 – $6,627 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,534 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.
City-to-city routes from Texas to Delaware
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Dover | ~1,452 mi | 7–14 days | $6,534 – $8,712 | $7,514 – $10,019 |
| Garland to Dover | ~1,460 mi | 7–14 days | $6,570 – $8,760 | $7,555 – $10,074 |
| McKinney to Wilmington | ~1,462 mi | 7–14 days | $6,579 – $8,772 | $7,566 – $10,088 |
| Plano to Dover | ~1,462 mi | 7–14 days | $6,579 – $8,772 | $7,566 – $10,088 |
| Garland to Wilmington | ~1,471 mi | 7–14 days | $6,620 – $8,826 | $7,612 – $10,150 |
| Plano to Wilmington | ~1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| Dallas to Dover | ~1,475 mi | 7–14 days | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
| Irving to Dover | ~1,483 mi | 7–14 days | $6,674 – $8,898 | $7,675 – $10,233 |
| Dallas to Wilmington | ~1,486 mi | 7–14 days | $6,687 – $8,916 | $7,690 – $10,253 |
| Irving to Wilmington | ~1,493 mi | 7–14 days | $6,719 – $8,958 | $7,726 – $10,302 |
| Arlington to Dover | ~1,495 mi | 7–14 days | $6,728 – $8,970 | $7,737 – $10,315 |
| Arlington to Wilmington | ~1,506 mi | 7–14 days | $6,777 – $9,036 | $7,794 – $10,391 |
| Fort Worth to Dover | ~1,508 mi | 7–14 days | $6,786 – $9,048 | $7,804 – $10,405 |
| Houston to Dover | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| Fort Worth to Wilmington | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Houston to Wilmington | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Austin to Dover | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Austin to Wilmington | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| San Antonio to Dover | ~1,711 mi | 7–14 days | $7,700 – $10,266 | $8,854 – $11,806 |
| Amarillo to Dover | ~1,712 mi | 7–14 days | $7,704 – $10,272 | $8,860 – $11,813 |
| Amarillo to Wilmington | ~1,714 mi | 7–14 days | $7,713 – $10,284 | $8,870 – $11,827 |
| Corpus Christi to Dover | ~1,726 mi | 7–14 days | $7,767 – $10,356 | $8,932 – $11,909 |
| San Antonio to Wilmington | ~1,727 mi | 7–14 days | $7,772 – $10,362 | $8,937 – $11,916 |
| Corpus Christi to Wilmington | ~1,746 mi | 7–14 days | $7,857 – $10,476 | $9,036 – $12,047 |
| Lubbock to Dover | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
| Lubbock to Wilmington | ~1,767 mi | 7–14 days | $7,952 – $10,602 | $9,144 – $12,192 |
| McAllen to Dover | ~1,851 mi | 7–14 days | $8,330 – $11,106 | $9,579 – $12,772 |
| Laredo to Dover | ~1,855 mi | 7–14 days | $8,348 – $11,130 | $9,600 – $12,800 |
| McAllen to Wilmington | ~1,872 mi | 7–14 days | $8,424 – $11,232 | $9,688 – $12,917 |
| Laredo to Wilmington | ~1,873 mi | 7–14 days | $8,429 – $11,238 | $9,693 – $12,924 |
| El Paso to Dover | ~2,106 mi | 7–14 days | $9,477 – $12,636 | $10,899 – $14,531 |
| El Paso to Wilmington | ~2,111 mi | 7–14 days | $9,500 – $12,666 | $10,924 – $14,566 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas directory ranks them. At the Delaware end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Delaware, moving costs in Delaware, or the reverse trip, Delaware to Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Delaware moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Delaware?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Wilmington, the distance is about 1,534 miles. From our model that is $6,903 – $9,204 for a two-bedroom home and $7,938 – $10,585 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,970 – $6,627 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,313 – $4,418. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Delaware, distances run from 1,452 to 2,111 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Delaware take?
Houston to Wilmington is 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to Delaware?
Yes. A move from Texas into Delaware is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Delaware?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,313 – $4,418 for a two-bedroom home over 1,534 miles against $6,903 – $9,204 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,970 – $6,627, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Delaware each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,250 people (±1,120) moved from Texas to Delaware that year, against about 686 (±486) from Delaware to Texas. That makes Texas the 9th-largest source of new residents for Delaware among the states.