Moving from Lubbock, TX to Columbus, OH
About 1,320 miles across a state line, from Texas into Ohio, 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 Lubbock, TX to Columbus, OH covers about 1,320 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,940 – $7,920 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 133 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,320 miles from Texas to Ohio. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $5,940 – $7,920 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Lubbock to Columbus
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,455 – $5,940 | $3,208 – $4,277 | $2,138 – $2,851 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,346 – $7,128 | $3,849 – $5,132 | $2,566 – $3,421 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,940 – $7,920 | $4,277 – $5,702 | $2,851 – $3,802 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,831 – $9,108 | $4,918 – $6,558 | $3,279 – $4,372 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,722 – $10,296 | $5,560 – $7,413 | $3,707 – $4,942 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,910 – $11,880 | $6,415 – $8,554 | $4,277 – $5,702 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,320 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, Lubbock to Columbus
1,320 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $6,600. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,940 to $7,920, 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 Lubbock to Columbus
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 133 people a year (±93) moved from Lubbock County, TX, home to Lubbock, to Franklin County, OH, home to Columbus. Going the other way: about 24 people a year (±29). Movers from Lubbock County make up 0.2% of the 66,840 people a year who moved into Franklin County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,797 people a year (±2,340) moving from Texas to Ohio and about 13,455 people a year (±4,323) from Ohio to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 4,658 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 1,221 ±726 |
| Dallas County, TX | 772 ±208 |
| Hale County, TX | 657 ±303 |
| Harris County, TX | 656 ±276 |
| Collin County, TX | 555 ±338 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Delaware County, OH | 4,474 ±930 |
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 3,430 ±684 |
| Licking County, OH | 2,662 ±570 |
| Fairfield County, OH | 2,541 ±524 |
| Hamilton County, OH | 2,222 ±466 |
Licensed movers at each end
4 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Lubbock (27 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% of their 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Guys MoversUSDOT 1931566 | Lubbock · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 7 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Byco Moving Or Tough Guy MovingUSDOT 1069251 | Lubbock · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Hart Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 1825246 | Lubbock · 11 mi | 5 trucks | 5 | 50.0% of 4 |
| Product Relocators LLCUSDOT 2819703 | Lubbock · 2 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Columbus end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Columbus: Leaders Moving and Storage (Worthington, 40 trucks), Planes Moving & Storage Company of Columbus (Columbus, 31 trucks), E E Ward Moving & Storage Co LLC (Grove City, 20 trucks), Midland Vanlines (Columbus, 16 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Ohio, 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 Lubbock to Columbus
Insist on a survey
Over 1,320 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,320 miles of handling.
Arriving in Columbus
A local move inside Columbus later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Columbus are Dayton (about 75 mi), Cincinnati (about 117 mi), Akron (about 128 mi).
Other routes from Lubbock
All routes from Lubbock, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock to Amarillo, TX | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Lubbock to Arlington, TX | ~329 mi | $1,481 – $1,974 |
| Lubbock to Albuquerque, NM | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Lubbock to El Paso, TX | ~344 mi | $1,548 – $2,064 |
| Lubbock to Dallas, TX | ~349 mi | $1,571 – $2,094 |
| Lubbock to McKinney, TX | ~353 mi | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Lubbock to Austin, TX | ~388 mi | $1,746 – $2,328 |
| Lubbock to San Antonio, TX | ~407 mi | $1,832 – $2,442 |
Also moving to Columbus: from Dayton, OH, from Cincinnati, OH, from Akron, OH, from Huntington, WV.
Lubbock to Columbus moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Lubbock to Columbus, OH?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,320 miles cost about $4,455 – $5,940 for a studio, $5,940 – $7,920 for a two-bedroom home and $6,831 – $9,108 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Lubbock to Columbus, OH take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Lubbock to Columbus, OH?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,851 – $3,802 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,940 – $7,920 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,277 – $5,702.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Lubbock to Columbus, OH?
Yes. Lubbock is in Texas and Columbus is in Ohio, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 4 listed movers within 30 miles of Lubbock hold it.
How many people move from Lubbock to Columbus, OH each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 133 people a year (margin of error ±93) moved from Lubbock County, which contains Lubbock, to Franklin County, which contains Columbus.
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.