Moving from McKinney, TX to Austin, TX
About 247 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 McKinney, TX to Austin, TX covers about 247 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $1,112 – $1,482 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 1,018 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 247 miles, about 4 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 $1,112 – $1,482. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from McKinney to Austin
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $834 – $1,112 | $600 – $800 | $400 – $534 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 – $1,334 | $720 – $960 | $480 – $640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,112 – $1,482 | $800 – $1,067 | $534 – $711 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,278 – $1,704 | $920 – $1,227 | $614 – $818 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,445 – $1,927 | $1,040 – $1,387 | $694 – $925 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,667 – $2,223 | $1,200 – $1,601 | $800 – $1,067 |
Transport only, for an estimated 247 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 Austin
247 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,235. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,112 to $1,482, 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 Austin
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,018 people a year (±397) moved from Collin County, TX, home to McKinney, to Travis County, TX, home to Austin. Going the other way: about 866 people a year (±288). Movers from Collin County make up 1.2% of the 88,034 people a year who moved into Travis County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Williamson County, TX | 10,828 ±1,757 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| Hays County, TX | 4,306 ±1,049 |
| Bexar County, TX | 3,813 ±659 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,840 ±714 |
Licensed movers at each end
508 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of McKinney. 70 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.5% of their 220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Relocation SystemsUSDOT 2008806 | Carrollton · 21 mi | 72 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| 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 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Austin end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Austin: Apple Moving (Austin, 185 trucks), Einstein Moving Company LLC (Austin, 80 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage Inc (Round Rock, 30 trucks), Next Stop Moving & Storage (Taylor, 18 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 247-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 McKinney to Austin
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 247 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 Austin
A local move inside Austin 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 Austin are San Antonio (about 86 mi), Houston (about 171 mi), Fort Worth (about 202 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 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 |
| McKinney to Colorado Springs, CO | ~699 mi | $3,146 – $4,194 |
Also moving to Austin: from San Antonio, TX, from Houston, TX, from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX.
McKinney to Austin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from McKinney to Austin?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 247 miles cost about $834 – $1,112 for a studio, $1,112 – $1,482 for a two-bedroom home and $1,278 – $1,704 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from McKinney to Austin take?
The drive is about 4 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 McKinney to Austin?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $534 – $711 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,112 – $1,482 with full-service movers; a moving container is $800 – $1,067.
Is McKinney to Austin 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 McKinney to Austin each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,018 people a year (margin of error ±397) moved from Collin County, which contains McKinney, to Travis County, which contains Austin.
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.