Moving from Texas to 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 (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.
- ~412 miHouston → Jackson
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,854+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 8,574 people moved from Texas to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,693), and about 11,003 went the other way. Between Houston and Jackson it is about 412 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,854 – $2,472 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,574 people a year (±2,693), against about 11,003 (±4,181) from Mississippi to Texas, so Mississippi loses about 2,429 people a year on this exchange. Texas sends more people to Mississippi than any other state; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hays County | DeSoto County | 233 ±345* |
| Collin County | Kemper County | 221 ±196 |
| Bexar County | Harrison County | 213 ±153 |
| Dallas County | Hinds County | 165 ±101 |
| Kaufman County | Harrison County | 139 ±161* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
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. 1 has 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.
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 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. A move from Texas into Mississippi 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 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, about $1,335 – $1,780, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,574 people (±2,693) moved from Texas to Mississippi that year, against about 11,003 (±4,181) from Mississippi to Texas. No other state sends more people to Mississippi.