Moving from Texasto Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Jackson it is about 412 miles and about 7 hours; the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 412 to 1,204 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston to Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Texas to Mississippi
At about 412 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,854 – $2,472 for a two-bedroom home and $2,132 – $2,843 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,335 – $1,780; a freight trailer is $890 – $1,187.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,001 – $1,335 | $667 – $890 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,669 – $2,225 | $1,201 – $1,602 | $801 – $1,068 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,854 – $2,472 | $1,335 – $1,780 | $890 – $1,187 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,132 – $2,843 | $1,535 – $2,047 | $1,023 – $1,365 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,410 – $3,214 | $1,735 – $2,314 | $1,157 – $1,543 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,781 – $3,708 | $2,002 – $2,670 | $1,335 – $1,780 |
Transport only, for an estimated 412 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 Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston to Jackson | ~412 mi | 3–7 days | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
| Garland to Jackson | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Houston to Gulfport | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| McKinney to Jackson | ~445 mi | 3–7 days | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| Plano to Jackson | ~449 mi | 3–7 days | $2,021 – $2,694 | $2,324 – $3,098 |
| Dallas to Jackson | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Irving to Jackson | ~463 mi | 3–7 days | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Arlington to Jackson | ~472 mi | 3–7 days | $2,124 – $2,832 | $2,443 – $3,257 |
| Fort Worth to Jackson | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Austin to Jackson | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Garland to Gulfport | ~556 mi | 3–7 days | $2,502 – $3,336 | $2,877 – $3,836 |
| Dallas to Gulfport | ~563 mi | 3–7 days | $2,534 – $3,378 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| McKinney to Gulfport | ~566 mi | 3–7 days | $2,547 – $3,396 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
| Plano to Gulfport | ~567 mi | 3–7 days | $2,552 – $3,402 | $2,934 – $3,912 |
| Irving to Gulfport | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Arlington to Gulfport | ~582 mi | 3–7 days | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
| Fort Worth to Gulfport | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Austin to Gulfport | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| San Antonio to Jackson | ~620 mi | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
| Corpus Christi to Gulfport | ~621 mi | 3–7 days | $2,795 – $3,726 | $3,214 – $4,285 |
| Corpus Christi to Jackson | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| San Antonio to Gulfport | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| McAllen to Gulfport | ~730 mi | 3–7 days | $3,285 – $4,380 | $3,778 – $5,037 |
| McAllen to Jackson | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Laredo to Jackson | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| Laredo to Gulfport | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Lubbock to Jackson | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Amarillo to Jackson | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Lubbock to Gulfport | ~911 mi | 3–7 days | $4,100 – $5,466 | $4,714 – $6,286 |
| Amarillo to Gulfport | ~946 mi | 3–7 days | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
| El Paso to Jackson | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| El Paso to Gulfport | ~1,204 mi | 7–14 days | $5,418 – $7,224 | $6,231 – $8,308 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 412 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the Mississippi end
53 household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Jackson runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,318 – $3,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,132 – $2,843 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Jackson, the distance is about 412 miles. From our model that is $1,854 – $2,472 for a two-bedroom home and $2,132 – $2,843 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,335 – $1,780 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $890 – $1,187. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Mississippi, distances run from 412 to 1,204 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Mississippi take?
Houston to Jackson is about 7 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to Mississippi?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into Mississippi is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $890 – $1,187 for a two-bedroom home over 412 miles against $1,854 – $2,472 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $2,665 – $3,554 rather than $2,132 – $2,843.