Moving from Texasto Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Indianapolis it is about 1,010 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 708 to 1,568 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston to Indianapolis, 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 Indiana.
Cost of moving from Texas to Indiana
At about 1,010 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,545 – $6,060 for a two-bedroom home and $5,227 – $6,969 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,272 – $4,363; a freight trailer is $2,182 – $2,909.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,409 – $4,545 | $2,454 – $3,272 | $1,636 – $2,182 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,091 – $5,454 | $2,945 – $3,927 | $1,963 – $2,618 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,545 – $6,060 | $3,272 – $4,363 | $2,182 – $2,909 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,227 – $6,969 | $3,763 – $5,018 | $2,509 – $3,345 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,909 – $7,878 | $4,254 – $5,672 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,818 – $9,090 | $4,909 – $6,545 | $3,272 – $4,363 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,010 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 Indiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 45 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Evansville | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Garland to Evansville | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Plano to Evansville | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Dallas to Evansville | ~736 mi | 3–7 days | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
| Irving to Evansville | ~741 mi | 3–7 days | $3,335 – $4,446 | $3,835 – $5,113 |
| Arlington to Evansville | ~755 mi | 3–7 days | $3,398 – $4,530 | $3,907 – $5,209 |
| Fort Worth to Evansville | ~766 mi | 3–7 days | $3,447 – $4,596 | $3,964 – $5,285 |
| Houston to Evansville | ~842 mi | 3–7 days | $3,789 – $5,052 | $4,357 – $5,810 |
| McKinney to Indianapolis | ~861 mi | 3–7 days | $3,875 – $5,166 | $4,456 – $5,941 |
| Plano to Indianapolis | ~873 mi | 3–7 days | $3,929 – $5,238 | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Garland to Indianapolis | ~875 mi | 3–7 days | $3,938 – $5,250 | $4,528 – $6,037 |
| Dallas to Indianapolis | ~890 mi | 3–7 days | $4,005 – $5,340 | $4,606 – $6,141 |
| Irving to Indianapolis | ~895 mi | 3–7 days | $4,028 – $5,370 | $4,632 – $6,176 |
| Arlington to Indianapolis | ~908 mi | 3–7 days | $4,086 – $5,448 | $4,699 – $6,265 |
| Austin to Evansville | ~918 mi | 3–7 days | $4,131 – $5,508 | $4,751 – $6,334 |
| Fort Worth to Indianapolis | ~919 mi | 3–7 days | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Amarillo to Evansville | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| McKinney to Fort Wayne | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Plano to Fort Wayne | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Garland to Fort Wayne | ~988 mi | 3–7 days | $4,446 – $5,928 | $5,113 – $6,817 |
| Lubbock to Evansville | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Dallas to Fort Wayne | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| San Antonio to Evansville | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Irving to Fort Wayne | ~1,008 mi | 3–7 days | $4,536 – $6,048 | $5,216 – $6,955 |
| Houston to Indianapolis | ~1,010 mi | 3–7 days | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,227 – $6,969 |
| Arlington to Fort Wayne | ~1,021 mi | 3–7 days | $4,595 – $6,126 | $5,284 – $7,045 |
| Fort Worth to Fort Wayne | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Corpus Christi to Evansville | ~1,056 mi | 3–7 days | $4,752 – $6,336 | $5,465 – $7,286 |
| Amarillo to Indianapolis | ~1,066 mi | 3–7 days | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,517 – $7,355 |
| Austin to Indianapolis | ~1,080 mi | 3–7 days | $4,860 – $6,480 | $5,589 – $7,452 |
| Houston to Fort Wayne | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| Lubbock to Indianapolis | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| Amarillo to Fort Wayne | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| Laredo to Evansville | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| San Antonio to Indianapolis | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| McAllen to Evansville | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Austin to Fort Wayne | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
| Corpus Christi to Indianapolis | ~1,224 mi | 7–14 days | $5,508 – $7,344 | $6,334 – $8,446 |
| Lubbock to Fort Wayne | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| San Antonio to Fort Wayne | ~1,283 mi | 7–14 days | $5,774 – $7,698 | $6,640 – $8,853 |
| Laredo to Indianapolis | ~1,326 mi | 7–14 days | $5,967 – $7,956 | $6,862 – $9,149 |
| Corpus Christi to Fort Wayne | ~1,344 mi | 7–14 days | $6,048 – $8,064 | $6,955 – $9,274 |
| El Paso to Evansville | ~1,344 mi | 7–14 days | $6,048 – $8,064 | $6,955 – $9,274 |
| McAllen to Indianapolis | ~1,360 mi | 7–14 days | $6,120 – $8,160 | $7,038 – $9,384 |
| Laredo to Fort Wayne | ~1,444 mi | 7–14 days | $6,498 – $8,664 | $7,473 – $9,964 |
| El Paso to Indianapolis | ~1,473 mi | 7–14 days | $6,629 – $8,838 | $7,623 – $10,164 |
| McAllen to Fort Wayne | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| El Paso to Fort Wayne | ~1,568 mi | 7–14 days | $7,056 – $9,408 | $8,114 – $10,819 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,010 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the Indiana end
174 household-goods carriers are based in Indiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Indianapolis runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,681 – $7,575 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,227 – $6,969 | $6,534 – $8,711 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Indianapolis, the distance is about 1,010 miles. From our model that is $4,545 – $6,060 for a two-bedroom home and $5,227 – $6,969 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,272 – $4,363 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,182 – $2,909. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Texas and Indiana, distances run from 708 to 1,568 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Indiana take?
Houston to Indianapolis is 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to Indiana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,182 – $2,909 for a two-bedroom home over 1,010 miles against $4,545 – $6,060 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $6,534 – $8,711 rather than $5,227 – $6,969.