Moving from McAllen, TX to Laredo, TX
About 140 miles inside Texas. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Texas, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from McAllen, TX to Laredo, TX covers about 140 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $630 – $840 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 229 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 140 miles, about 3 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 $630 – $840. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from McAllen to Laredo
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $473 – $630 | $340 – $454 | $227 – $302 |
| 1 bedroom | $567 – $756 | $408 – $544 | $272 – $363 |
| 2 bedrooms | $630 – $840 | $454 – $605 | $302 – $403 |
| 3 bedrooms | $725 – $966 | $522 – $696 | $348 – $464 |
| 4 bedrooms | $819 – $1,092 | $590 – $786 | $393 – $524 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $945 – $1,260 | $680 – $907 | $454 – $605 |
Transport only, for an estimated 140 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, McAllen to Laredo
140 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $700. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $630 to $840, 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 McAllen to Laredo
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 229 people a year (±96) moved from Hidalgo County, TX, home to McAllen, to Webb County, TX, home to Laredo. Going the other way: about 202 people a year (±118). Movers from Hidalgo County make up 7.0% of the 3,289 people a year who moved into Webb County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bexar County, TX | 2,105 ±631 |
| Harris County, TX | 1,515 ±558 |
| Nueces County, TX | 1,459 ±698 |
| Cameron County, TX | 1,219 ±964 |
| Lubbock County, TX | 840 ±673 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bexar County, TX | 259 ±92 |
| Hidalgo County, TX | 229 ±96 |
| Harris County, TX | 209 ±151 |
| Travis County, TX | 194 ±117 |
| Victoria County, TX | 173 ±148 |
Licensed movers at each end
18 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of McAllen. 1 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapa's Moving Express LLCUSDOT 2161288 | McAllen · 4 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Lui Lui Moving Service LLCUSDOT 2018219 | Edimburg · 16 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Lone Star Moving ServiceUSDOT 1943924 | McAllen · 4 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Cantu Moving ServiceUSDOT 3616187 | Edinburg · 5 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Rockstar Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2823206 | McAllen · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| A 1 Macias Movers LLCUSDOT 3245721 | Donna · 12 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Laredo end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Laredo: Rapido Transfer Inc (Laredo, 19 trucks), Moga Transfer LLC (Laredo, 7 trucks), Garland Transfer (Laredo, 6 trucks), Gou Moving (Laredo, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Texas, so Texas rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Texas licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Texas, so your protection on this 140-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book McAllen to Laredo
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 140 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 Laredo
A local move inside Laredo later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Laredo are McAllen (about 140 mi), Corpus Christi (about 150 mi), San Antonio (about 166 mi).
Other routes from McAllen
All routes from McAllen, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen to Corpus Christi, TX | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| McAllen to San Antonio, TX | ~258 mi | $1,161 – $1,548 |
| McAllen to Austin, TX | ~328 mi | $1,476 – $1,968 |
| McAllen to Houston, TX | ~351 mi | $1,580 – $2,106 |
| McAllen to Arlington, TX | ~531 mi | $2,390 – $3,186 |
| McAllen to Dallas, TX | ~537 mi | $2,417 – $3,222 |
| McAllen to Lubbock, TX | ~643 mi | $2,894 – $3,858 |
| McAllen to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,126 mi | $5,067 – $6,756 |
Also moving to Laredo: from San Antonio, TX, from Austin, TX, from Houston, TX, from Arlington, TX.
McAllen to Laredo moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from McAllen to Laredo?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 140 miles cost about $473 – $630 for a studio, $630 – $840 for a two-bedroom home and $725 – $966 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from McAllen to Laredo take?
The drive is about 3 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 McAllen to Laredo?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $302 – $403 for a two-bedroom home, against $630 – $840 with full-service movers; a moving container is $454 – $605.
Is McAllen to Laredo an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Texas, so the move is regulated by Texas rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Texas requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from McAllen to Laredo each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 229 people a year (margin of error ±96) moved from Hidalgo County, which contains McAllen, to Webb County, which contains Laredo.
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.