Moving from Texas to Michigan
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Detroit it is about 1,289 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 64 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,049 to 1,723 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,289 miHouston → Detroit
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,801+2-bedroom, movers
- 64City routes priced
In short
About 8,217 people moved from Texas to Michigan in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,157), and about 7,143 went the other way. Between Houston and Detroit it is about 1,289 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,801 – $7,734 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Michigan
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,217 people a year (±2,157), against about 7,143 (±2,796) from Michigan to Texas, so Michigan gains about 1,074 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 6th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Michigan; Michigan took in about 140,323 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | Kent County | 280 ±214 |
| Bexar County | Oakland County | 208 ±180 |
| Dallas County | Wayne County | 201 ±135 |
| Harris County | Wayne County | 183 ±139 |
| Travis County | Kent County | 163 ±120 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Houston to Detroit, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Texas and Michigan.
Cost of moving from Texas to Michigan
At about 1,289 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,801 – $7,734 for a two-bedroom home and $6,671 – $8,894 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,176 – $5,568; a freight trailer is $2,784 – $3,712.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,350 – $5,801 | $3,132 – $4,176 | $2,088 – $2,784 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,220 – $6,961 | $3,759 – $5,012 | $2,506 – $3,341 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,801 – $7,734 | $4,176 – $5,568 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,671 – $8,894 | $4,803 – $6,404 | $3,202 – $4,269 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,541 – $10,054 | $5,429 – $7,239 | $3,620 – $4,826 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,701 – $11,601 | $6,265 – $8,353 | $4,176 – $5,568 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,289 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.
City-to-city routes from Texas to Michigan
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 8 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Grand Rapids | ~1,049 mi | 3–7 days | $4,721 – $6,294 | $5,429 – $7,238 |
| Plano to Grand Rapids | ~1,062 mi | 3–7 days | $4,779 – $6,372 | $5,496 – $7,328 |
| Garland to Grand Rapids | ~1,066 mi | 3–7 days | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,517 – $7,355 |
| Dallas to Grand Rapids | ~1,082 mi | 3–7 days | $4,869 – $6,492 | $5,599 – $7,466 |
| McKinney to Lansing | ~1,083 mi | 3–7 days | $4,874 – $6,498 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| Irving to Grand Rapids | ~1,084 mi | 3–7 days | $4,878 – $6,504 | $5,610 – $7,480 |
| Plano to Lansing | ~1,096 mi | 3–7 days | $4,932 – $6,576 | $5,672 – $7,562 |
| Arlington to Grand Rapids | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| McKinney to Ann Arbor | ~1,099 mi | 3–7 days | $4,946 – $6,594 | $5,687 – $7,583 |
| Garland to Lansing | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Fort Worth to Grand Rapids | ~1,106 mi | 3–7 days | $4,977 – $6,636 | $5,724 – $7,631 |
| Plano to Ann Arbor | ~1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Garland to Ann Arbor | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Dallas to Lansing | ~1,115 mi | 3–7 days | $5,018 – $6,690 | $5,770 – $7,694 |
| Irving to Lansing | ~1,118 mi | 3–7 days | $5,031 – $6,708 | $5,786 – $7,714 |
| Dallas to Ann Arbor | ~1,130 mi | 3–7 days | $5,085 – $6,780 | $5,848 – $7,797 |
| Arlington to Lansing | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
| Irving to Ann Arbor | ~1,133 mi | 3–7 days | $5,099 – $6,798 | $5,863 – $7,818 |
| McKinney to Detroit | ~1,135 mi | 3–7 days | $5,108 – $6,810 | $5,874 – $7,832 |
| Fort Worth to Lansing | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Arlington to Ann Arbor | ~1,146 mi | 3–7 days | $5,157 – $6,876 | $5,931 – $7,907 |
| Plano to Detroit | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Garland to Detroit | ~1,150 mi | 3–7 days | $5,175 – $6,900 | $5,951 – $7,935 |
| Fort Worth to Ann Arbor | ~1,156 mi | 3–7 days | $5,202 – $6,936 | $5,982 – $7,976 |
| Dallas to Detroit | ~1,165 mi | 3–7 days | $5,243 – $6,990 | $6,029 – $8,039 |
| Irving to Detroit | ~1,169 mi | 3–7 days | $5,261 – $7,014 | $6,050 – $8,066 |
| Arlington to Detroit | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Amarillo to Grand Rapids | ~1,186 mi | 3–7 days | $5,337 – $7,116 | $6,138 – $8,183 |
| Fort Worth to Detroit | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Houston to Grand Rapids | ~1,234 mi | 7–14 days | $5,553 – $7,404 | $6,386 – $8,515 |
| Amarillo to Lansing | ~1,237 mi | 7–14 days | $5,567 – $7,422 | $6,401 – $8,535 |
| Houston to Lansing | ~1,256 mi | 7–14 days | $5,652 – $7,536 | $6,500 – $8,666 |
| Houston to Ann Arbor | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Amarillo to Ann Arbor | ~1,268 mi | 7–14 days | $5,706 – $7,608 | $6,562 – $8,749 |
| Lubbock to Grand Rapids | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
| Austin to Grand Rapids | ~1,284 mi | 7–14 days | $5,778 – $7,704 | $6,645 – $8,860 |
| Houston to Detroit | ~1,289 mi | 7–14 days | $5,801 – $7,734 | $6,671 – $8,894 |
| Amarillo to Detroit | ~1,309 mi | 7–14 days | $5,891 – $7,854 | $6,774 – $9,032 |
| Austin to Lansing | ~1,313 mi | 7–14 days | $5,909 – $7,878 | $6,795 – $9,060 |
| Lubbock to Lansing | ~1,318 mi | 7–14 days | $5,931 – $7,908 | $6,821 – $9,094 |
| Austin to Ann Arbor | ~1,324 mi | 7–14 days | $5,958 – $7,944 | $6,852 – $9,136 |
| Lubbock to Ann Arbor | ~1,346 mi | 7–14 days | $6,057 – $8,076 | $6,966 – $9,287 |
| Austin to Detroit | ~1,358 mi | 7–14 days | $6,111 – $8,148 | $7,028 – $9,370 |
| San Antonio to Grand Rapids | ~1,370 mi | 7–14 days | $6,165 – $8,220 | $7,090 – $9,453 |
| Lubbock to Detroit | ~1,385 mi | 7–14 days | $6,233 – $8,310 | $7,167 – $9,556 |
| San Antonio to Lansing | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
| San Antonio to Ann Arbor | ~1,410 mi | 7–14 days | $6,345 – $8,460 | $7,297 – $9,729 |
| Corpus Christi to Grand Rapids | ~1,444 mi | 7–14 days | $6,498 – $8,664 | $7,473 – $9,964 |
| San Antonio to Detroit | ~1,444 mi | 7–14 days | $6,498 – $8,664 | $7,473 – $9,964 |
| Corpus Christi to Lansing | ~1,468 mi | 7–14 days | $6,606 – $8,808 | $7,597 – $10,129 |
| Corpus Christi to Ann Arbor | ~1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| Corpus Christi to Detroit | ~1,504 mi | 7–14 days | $6,768 – $9,024 | $7,783 – $10,378 |
| Laredo to Grand Rapids | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Laredo to Lansing | ~1,563 mi | 7–14 days | $7,034 – $9,378 | $8,089 – $10,785 |
| Laredo to Ann Arbor | ~1,572 mi | 7–14 days | $7,074 – $9,432 | $8,135 – $10,847 |
| McAllen to Grand Rapids | ~1,582 mi | 7–14 days | $7,119 – $9,492 | $8,187 – $10,916 |
| El Paso to Grand Rapids | ~1,603 mi | 7–14 days | $7,214 – $9,618 | $8,296 – $11,061 |
| Laredo to Detroit | ~1,605 mi | 7–14 days | $7,223 – $9,630 | $8,306 – $11,074 |
| McAllen to Lansing | ~1,605 mi | 7–14 days | $7,223 – $9,630 | $8,306 – $11,074 |
| McAllen to Ann Arbor | ~1,609 mi | 7–14 days | $7,241 – $9,654 | $8,327 – $11,102 |
| McAllen to Detroit | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| El Paso to Lansing | ~1,653 mi | 7–14 days | $7,439 – $9,918 | $8,554 – $11,406 |
| El Paso to Ann Arbor | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| El Paso to Detroit | ~1,723 mi | 7–14 days | $7,754 – $10,338 | $8,917 – $11,889 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas directory ranks them. At the Michigan end, 376 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Michigan, moving costs in Michigan, or the reverse trip, Michigan to Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Michigan moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Michigan?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Detroit, the distance is about 1,289 miles. From our model that is $5,801 – $7,734 for a two-bedroom home and $6,671 – $8,894 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,176 – $5,568 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,784 – $3,712. Across the 64 city pairs we price between Texas and Michigan, distances run from 1,049 to 1,723 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Michigan take?
Houston to Detroit is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to Michigan?
Yes. A move from Texas into Michigan is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Michigan?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,784 – $3,712 for a two-bedroom home over 1,289 miles against $5,801 – $7,734 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,176 – $5,568, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Michigan each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,217 people (±2,157) moved from Texas to Michigan that year, against about 7,143 (±2,796) from Michigan to Texas. That makes Texas the 6th-largest source of new residents for Michigan among the states.