Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Wichita, KS
About 398 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 Fort Worth, TX to Wichita, KS covers about 398 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,791 – $2,388 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 144 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 398 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,791 – $2,388. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Fort Worth to Wichita
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,343 – $1,791 | $967 – $1,290 | $645 – $860 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,612 – $2,149 | $1,161 – $1,547 | $774 – $1,032 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,791 – $2,388 | $1,290 – $1,719 | $860 – $1,146 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,060 – $2,746 | $1,483 – $1,977 | $989 – $1,318 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,328 – $3,104 | $1,676 – $2,235 | $1,118 – $1,490 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,687 – $3,582 | $1,934 – $2,579 | $1,290 – $1,719 |
Transport only, for an estimated 398 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, Fort Worth to Wichita
398 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,990. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,791 to $2,388, 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 Fort Worth to Wichita
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 144 people a year (±98) moved from Tarrant County, TX, home to Fort Worth, to Sedgwick County, KS, home to Wichita. Going the other way: about 100 people a year (±57). Movers from Tarrant County make up 0.6% of the 23,583 people a year who moved into Sedgwick 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 |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Denton County, TX | 8,269 ±1,288 |
| Parker County, TX | 4,115 ±1,045 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,076 ±918 |
| Johnson County, TX | 2,998 ±637 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Butler County, KS | 1,893 ±535 |
| Harvey County, KS | 845 ±314 |
| Reno County, KS | 739 ±255 |
| Sumner County, KS | 722 ±367 |
| Riley County, KS | 700 ±238 |
Licensed movers at each end
69 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fort Worth (363 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 41 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.8% of their 158 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 · 25 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 29 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Midland Van LinesUSDOT 3516489 | Alvarado · 24 mi | 29 trucks | 33 | 45.5% of 22 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 15 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Fort WorthUSDOT 2311698 | Fort Worth · 5 mi | 18 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Firefighting's Finest Moving & StorageUSDOT 2056011 | Fort Worth · 7 mi | 16 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 5 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Wichita end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Wichita: Two Men and A Truck (Wichita, 17 trucks), King's Moving & Storage Inc (Wichita, 8 trucks), American Movers (Wichita, 7 trucks), Ok Transfer LLC (Wichita, 5 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 Fort Worth to Wichita
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 398 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Wichita
A local move inside Wichita 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 Wichita are Tulsa (about 151 mi), Oklahoma City (about 179 mi), Overland Park (about 197 mi).
Other routes from Fort Worth
All routes from Fort Worth, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth to Irving, TX | ~26 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Fort Worth to Oklahoma City, OK | ~219 mi | $986 – $1,314 |
| Fort Worth to Tulsa, OK | ~288 mi | $1,296 – $1,728 |
| Fort Worth to Overland Park, KS | ~530 mi | $2,385 – $3,180 |
| Fort Worth to Albuquerque, NM | ~650 mi | $2,925 – $3,900 |
| Fort Worth to Omaha, NE | ~691 mi | $3,110 – $4,146 |
| Fort Worth to Colorado Springs, CO | ~692 mi | $3,114 – $4,152 |
| Fort Worth to Aurora, CO | ~746 mi | $3,357 – $4,476 |
Also moving to Wichita: from Tulsa, OK, from Oklahoma City, OK, from Overland Park, KS, from Kansas City, KS.
Fort Worth to Wichita moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Worth to Wichita?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 398 miles cost about $1,343 – $1,791 for a studio, $1,791 – $2,388 for a two-bedroom home and $2,060 – $2,746 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Worth to Wichita take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fort Worth to Wichita?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $860 – $1,146 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,791 – $2,388 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,290 – $1,719.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Worth to Wichita?
Yes. Fort Worth is in Texas and Wichita is in Kansas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 69 listed movers within 30 miles of Fort Worth hold it.
How many people move from Fort Worth to Wichita each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 144 people a year (margin of error ±98) moved from Tarrant County, which contains Fort Worth, to Sedgwick County, which contains Wichita.
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.