Moving across Texas is a different job than moving across Lewisville. The truck is loaded longer. Your things travel farther. The paperwork protecting you changes too.
Quick Trip Movers is a Texas household goods carrier based at 1565 West Main Street in Lewisville. We handle long distance moves anywhere inside Texas, from a studio apartment to a full house. Our team runs 60 to 80 moves every week. The people who load your long haul do this daily.
Request a free written quote or call (940) 703-1102.
What Counts as a Long Distance Move in Texas
Most people use “long distance” to mean two different things. The difference matters, because different rules apply.
Intrastate long distance means your move stays inside Texas. Lewisville to Houston. Frisco to San Antonio. Plano to Lubbock. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles regulates these moves.
Interstate means you cross a state line. Lewisville to Oklahoma City. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates those, and the mover needs separate federal operating authority to do them.
Texas is big enough that plenty of in-state moves run farther than an out-of-state one. Lewisville to Houston is 264 miles. Lewisville to Austin is about 220 miles. Both are real long distance moves, and both stay under Texas rules.
Which one do we handle?
Quick Trip Movers is registered as a Texas intrastate household goods carrier under USDOT number 2535338. We move you anywhere in Texas.
We do not hold federal interstate authority, so we cannot load a move that crosses a state line. If you are leaving Texas, call us anyway. We will tell you what to look for in an interstate carrier. We will also show you how to check their federal authority before you sign. You can also read our guide on choosing reputable movers in DFW.
Telling you what we cannot do costs us a job. It saves you a bad one.
Where Quick Trip Movers Takes You Across Texas
We load in Lewisville and across the Dallas-Fort Worth service area, then deliver anywhere in the state. Common routes include:
- South on I-35: Waco, Temple, Round Rock, Austin, New Braunfels, San Antonio
- Southeast on I-45: Corsicana, Huntsville, Conroe, The Woodlands, Houston, Galveston
- East on I-20: Tyler, Longview, Marshall
- West and northwest: Abilene, Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, Amarillo, El Paso
- South Texas: Victoria, Corpus Christi, McAllen, Brownsville
Pickups start from Lewisville, Flower Mound, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Grapevine, Dallas, Fort Worth, and nearby cities.
If your city is not listed, ask. We work in surrounding areas regularly.
What Long Distance Moving Costs in Texas
Nobody can quote your move accurately from a phone call alone. Anyone who tries is guessing, and guesses get revised upward on loading day.
Here is what actually moves the number.
The five things that set your price
- How much you are moving. Weight and volume drive most of the cost. A one-bedroom apartment and a four-bedroom house are different jobs.
- How far it travels. A 100-mile move and a 500-mile move price differently, even with identical loads.
- Access at both ends. Stairs, elevators, narrow driveways, and long carries from truck to door all add labor time.
- Packing. You can pack yourself, have us pack everything, or split it. Each choice changes the total.
- Valuation coverage. Basic coverage is included by law. Higher protection costs more. We cover this below.
Hourly versus distance-based pricing
Short local moves usually bill by the hour. Longer in-state moves are usually quoted as a flat rate. The rate is based on distance and load size. An hourly clock on a 250-mile haul helps nobody.
Quick Trip Movers already uses mileage-based flat-rate quotes on smaller jobs. For a long distance move, ask for your quote in writing before you commit.
The document that protects your budget
A licensed Texas mover must give you a written proposal before loading anything. It shows the most you should expect to pay. Your mover cannot add charges after you sign, unless you agree in writing.
Treat that written proposal as the real quote. A verbal number is not a quote.
For help planning the rest of your budget, see our guide on how to budget for your move.
Why Lewisville Families Pick Quick Trip Movers
We are a small, local crew, and we lean into it.
We are based here, not dispatched here. Our address is 1565 West Main Street in Lewisville. You can drive to it.
Trained movers, not day laborers. The same people who load 60 to 80 moves a week load yours.
Flat hourly rates with no fuel or service fees. No surcharge appears at delivery that was missing from your quote.
One-hour minimum on small jobs. Most companies require three. If you are moving a studio or a few large pieces across Texas, you are not paying for hours you do not use.
Over a decade in the DFW market. We have been moving Texas households since 2014.
A clean federal safety record. Zero reportable crashes in the 24 months before August 2026, according to FMCSA records.
226 Google reviews. Read them on our reviews page or straight from Google.
How Your Long Distance Move Works, Step by Step
1. Tell us what you are moving
Fill out the free quote form or call (940) 703-1102. Give us room counts, large or awkward items, and access details at both ends. Stairs and elevators matter.
2. Get your written proposal
We put the scope and price in writing before anything gets loaded. Read it. Ask about anything blank or unclear.
3. Lock your date
Long distance dates need more lead time than local ones. The truck and crew stay with your route the whole trip. Book earlier than you think you need to.
4. Prepare and pack
Pack yourself or add packing to your job. Packing yourself? Our moving tips checklist walks through the timeline. This guide covers six mistakes to avoid when packing boxes.
5. Load day
We inventory, pad, wrap, and load. You get delivery timing before we pull out.
6. Delivery and walkthrough
We unload where you want things placed. Check your items before we leave. Note any concerns while we are still there.
How to Check Any Texas Mover Before You Book
Use this on us. Use it on everyone you call. It takes about five minutes and it is the single best protection against a bad move.
Ask for the USDOT number
Check it at FMCSA SAFER. Ours is 2535338. The snapshot shows the legal company name, address, fleet size, crash history, and whether the carrier holds interstate authority.
If you are crossing a state line, that last field is the one that matters. A carrier without federal operating authority cannot legally take your household goods out of Texas.
Ask for the written rate sheet
A legitimate mover will show you their rates on request. Vague pricing that only firms up on load day is a warning sign.
Watch for these red flags
- A quote with no written proposal
- A large cash deposit demanded up front
- Blank spaces in the contract
- A company that will not inspect your home, in person or by video
- No physical business address
- A phone answered with a generic “movers” instead of a company name
- Trucks with no company name or DOT number on them
Your Legal Protections on a Texas Move
Texas gives you specific rights on an intrastate move. Most movers never mention them. Here they are.
You must receive three things before loading
A written proposal. A moving services contract. And a written statement of your rights as a moving customer in Texas. Skipping that last document is one of the most common violations in the industry.
Basic liability is limited
Unless you and your mover agree to more in writing, a Texas household goods carrier’s liability is $0.60 per pound, per article. A damaged 50-pound television returns $30 under basic coverage.
That is not insurance, and for most households it is not enough. Ask about higher valuation coverage before load day, and get the higher limit written into the contract.
You have 90 days to file a claim
File any loss or damage claim in writing within 90 days of delivery. Keep damaged items and their packaging so they can be inspected. Your mover has 23 days to acknowledge the claim unless it is resolved within 20. Texas also offers a state mediation process if the claim stalls.
Long Distance Moving FAQs
How much do long distance movers charge in Texas?
There is no flat answer. In-state pricing depends on load weight, distance, access at both ends, and packing. The number you can trust is on your written proposal. It shows the most you should expect to pay. Get proposals from two or three licensed movers and compare the same scope.
What is the cheapest way to move long distance in Texas?
Move less and pack yourself. Sell, donate, or consign what you are not taking. Then book a crew for loading and transport. Midweek and mid-month dates are usually easier to schedule than month-end. We also run pick-up and delivery work with local consignment stores. That is one way to shrink the load before you pay to haul it.
Does Quick Trip Movers move out of state?
No. We are registered as a Texas intrastate carrier under USDOT 2535338 and we do not hold federal interstate operating authority. We move anywhere inside Texas. If you are leaving the state, we will help you check that your chosen carrier holds valid interstate authority.
How far in advance should I book a long distance move?
Sooner than a local move. A crew and truck are committed to your route for the full trip, so long distance dates fill before local ones. Summer, month-end, and the first weekend of any month are the tightest.
How long does delivery take on a Texas long distance move?
It depends on the route and the load. A Lewisville to Austin or Lewisville to Houston move is a same-day drive. Longer hauls to West Texas or the Valley may run into a second day. You will get your delivery window in writing before load day.
What is the difference between a local move and a long distance move?
Local moves are typically hourly and finish in a day. Long distance moves are priced by distance and load size. They need more lead time and more paperwork. If your move stays inside DFW, our local moving service is the better fit.
Do you move apartments and offices long distance too?
Yes, within Texas. See apartment movers for apartment-specific handling, residential movers for houses, and commercial movers for offices and business relocations.
Is Quick Trip Movers licensed and insured?
Yes. We operate under USDOT number 2535338 as a Texas household goods carrier. You can pull our record yourself at FMCSA SAFER and see our address, fleet size, and safety history. We would rather you verify than take our word for it.
Get Your Long Distance Moving Quote
Tell us where you are going and what you are bringing. We will put a price in writing.
Request your free quote or call (940) 703-1102.
