Moving from McKinney, TX to Albuquerque, NM
About 683 miles across a state line, from Texas into New Mexico, 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 McKinney, TX to Albuquerque, NM covers about 683 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,074 – $4,098 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 678 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 683 miles between Texas and New Mexico, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,074 – $4,098 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from McKinney to Albuquerque
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,305 – $3,074 | $1,660 – $2,213 | $1,106 – $1,475 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,766 – $3,688 | $1,992 – $2,656 | $1,328 – $1,770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,074 – $4,098 | $2,213 – $2,951 | $1,475 – $1,967 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,535 – $4,713 | $2,545 – $3,393 | $1,697 – $2,262 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,996 – $5,327 | $2,877 – $3,836 | $1,918 – $2,557 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,610 – $6,147 | $3,319 – $4,426 | $2,213 – $2,951 |
Transport only, for an estimated 683 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, McKinney to Albuquerque
683 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,415. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,074 to $4,098, 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 McKinney to Albuquerque
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Collin County, TX to Bernalillo County, NM, but the wider metro table does: about 678 people a year (±248) moved from the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area to the Albuquerque, NM metro area. The other way: about 536 people a year (±209).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 13,543 people a year (±3,249) moving from Texas to New Mexico and about 12,504 people a year (±2,684) from New Mexico to Texas — a net gain for New Mexico of about 1,039 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Denton County, TX | 13,419 ±2,041 |
| Dallas County, TX | 12,791 ±1,217 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,757 ±478 |
| Grayson County, TX | 1,789 ±515 |
| Rockwall County, TX | 1,287 ±469 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Sandoval County, NM | 2,650 ±577 |
| Valencia County, NM | 2,102 ±605 |
| Santa Fe County, NM | 1,333 ±484 |
| Doña Ana County, NM | 878 ±426 |
| San Juan County, NM | 814 ±462 |
Licensed movers at each end
102 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of McKinney (508 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 54 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.9% of their 196 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 · 21 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Santana Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3901949 | Fate · 22 mi | 42 trucks | 0 | — |
| Little Guys Movers IncUSDOT 880583 | Denton · 28 mi | 38 trucks | 28 | 9.5% of 21 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Dallas LLCUSDOT 923537 | Carrollton · 19 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Texas Moving Co IncUSDOT 220940 | The Colony · 17 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Albuquerque end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Albuquerque: Two Men and A Truck (Albuquerque, 21 trucks), Albuquerque Moving and Storage Company Inc (Albuquerque, 15 trucks), Buehler Moving of New Mexico LLC (Albuquerque, 12 trucks), Prorelo Inc (Albuquerque, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into New Mexico, 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 McKinney to Albuquerque
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 683 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Albuquerque
A local move inside Albuquerque later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Albuquerque are Santa Fe (about 67 mi), Las Cruces (about 223 mi), El Paso (about 268 mi).
Other routes from McKinney
All routes from McKinney, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Dallas, TX | ~35 mi | $445 – $733 |
| McKinney to Fort Worth, TX | ~58 mi | $445 – $733 |
| McKinney to Tulsa, OK | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| McKinney to Austin, TX | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| McKinney to Houston, TX | ~291 mi | $1,310 – $1,746 |
| McKinney to Lubbock, TX | ~353 mi | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| McKinney to El Paso, TX | ~677 mi | $3,047 – $4,062 |
| McKinney to Colorado Springs, CO | ~699 mi | $3,146 – $4,194 |
Also moving to Albuquerque: from Santa Fe, NM, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Colorado Springs, CO.
McKinney to Albuquerque moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from McKinney to Albuquerque?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 683 miles cost about $2,305 – $3,074 for a studio, $3,074 – $4,098 for a two-bedroom home and $3,535 – $4,713 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from McKinney to Albuquerque take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from McKinney to Albuquerque?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,475 – $1,967 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,074 – $4,098 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,213 – $2,951.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for McKinney to Albuquerque?
Yes. McKinney is in Texas and Albuquerque is in New Mexico, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 102 listed movers within 30 miles of McKinney hold it.
How many people move from McKinney to Albuquerque each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 678 people a year (margin of error ±248) moved from the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area to the Albuquerque, NM metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.