Moving from McKinney, TX to Ann Arbor, MI
About 1,099 miles across a state line, from Texas into Michigan, 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 Ann Arbor, MI covers about 1,099 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,946 – $6,594 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 103 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,099 miles between Texas and Michigan, 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 $4,946 – $6,594 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,709 – $4,946 | $2,671 – $3,561 | $1,780 – $2,374 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,451 – $5,935 | $3,205 – $4,273 | $2,136 – $2,849 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,946 – $6,594 | $3,561 – $4,748 | $2,374 – $3,165 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,687 – $7,583 | $4,095 – $5,460 | $2,730 – $3,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,429 – $8,572 | $4,629 – $6,172 | $3,086 – $4,115 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,418 – $9,891 | $5,341 – $7,122 | $3,561 – $4,748 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,099 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 Ann Arbor
1,099 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,495. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,946 to $6,594, 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 Ann Arbor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 103 people a year (±98) moved from Collin County, TX, home to McKinney, to Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor. Going the other way: about 64 people a year (±83). Movers from Collin County make up 0.3% of the 34,209 people a year who moved into Washtenaw County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 8,217 people a year (±2,157) moving from Texas to Michigan and about 7,143 people a year (±2,796) from Michigan to Texas — a net gain for Michigan of about 1,074 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 |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 6,351 ±753 |
| Oakland County, MI | 3,405 ±506 |
| Cook County, IL | 962 ±198 |
| Ingham County, MI | 800 ±223 |
| Livingston County, MI | 796 ±269 |
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 Ann Arbor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Michigan, 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 Ann Arbor
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 1,099 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Ann Arbor
A local move inside Ann Arbor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Ann Arbor are Detroit (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 52 mi), Lansing (about 60 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 Albuquerque, NM | ~683 mi | $3,074 – $4,098 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
McKinney to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from McKinney to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,099 miles cost about $3,709 – $4,946 for a studio, $4,946 – $6,594 for a two-bedroom home and $5,687 – $7,583 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from McKinney to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,374 – $3,165 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,946 – $6,594 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,561 – $4,748.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for McKinney to Ann Arbor?
Yes. McKinney is in Texas and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, 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 Ann Arbor each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 103 people a year (margin of error ±98) moved from Collin County, which contains McKinney, to Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor.
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.