🛢️ DALLAS TO
HOUSTON
MOVERS
Full-service moving from anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston, Texas. 240 miles straight down I-45. The #2 most common long distance route out of DFW — energy sector, medical center, family. Binding written estimates. No hidden fees. One crew, straight to your destination.
Dallas to Houston Moving Costs
All pricing is full-service — loading at your DFW address, transport straight to Houston, complete unloading. Written binding estimate on every move. Call (972) 528-0385 for your exact written quote.
| Home Size | Estimated Cost Range | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bedroom | $$2,800 – $$3,050 | ~5–6 hrs total — load, 4-hr drive, unload |
| 2 Bedroom Apt / Home | $$3,700 – $$4,100 | ~7–8 hrs total |
| 3 Bedroom House | $$5,700 – $$6,500+ | ~9–12 hrs total |
| 4 Bedroom House | $$8,600 – $$9,900+ | ~12–15 hrs total |
| 5 Bedroom Estate | $$10,500 – $$12,400+ | ~14–18 hrs total |
Why Dallas Residents Move
to Houston
We run the Dallas to Houston route constantly — here is what drives most of these moves.
Energy Sector — ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP
Houston is the energy capital of the world — ExxonMobil's global HQ, Chevron's midcontinent operations, Shell, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Schlumberger, and hundreds of oil and gas companies headquartered in the Energy Corridor. Dallas energy professionals transferring to Houston represent a steady, year-round flow on this route. The I-45 corridor is essentially a corporate pipeline between the two largest Texas metros.
Texas Medical Center
The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the world — 60+ institutions, 106,000 employees, 10 million patient encounters annually. MD Anderson, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Baylor St. Luke's, and UTHealth draw physicians, researchers, nurses, and healthcare administrators from DFW on a continuous basis. Medical education programs at UT Medical School and Baylor College of Medicine add graduate and faculty moves to the volume.
NASA & Aerospace — Clear Lake / Webster
Johnson Space Center sits 25 miles southeast of downtown Houston in Clear Lake. NASA contractors — Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Jacobs Engineering, Leidos — plus the military presence at Ellington Field make the Clear Lake corridor a regular Dallas-to-Houston destination. Aerospace engineers and defense contractors from DFW's own aerospace cluster (Lockheed Fort Worth, Bell, L3Harris) transfer regularly.
Port of Houston & Logistics
The Port of Houston is the busiest port in the US by foreign tonnage. The logistics, shipping, and supply chain industry surrounding it is massive — thousands of professionals in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, port operations, and international trade. Dallas's logistics corridor (DFW Airport, southern Dallas County) feeds talent to Houston's port economy steadily.
Cost of Living & Housing Value
Houston has no zoning laws — the most unusual major city in America. The result is abundant housing supply at prices consistently below Dallas, Austin, and coastal metros. Dallas residents buying into Houston real estate find larger homes at lower price-per-square-foot. Houston's lack of a city income tax matches Texas's statewide zero income tax advantage.
Factors That Affect Your
Dallas to Houston Cost
The ranges above are starting points. Here is what moves your specific quote up or down.
Houston Neighborhoods & Areas
We deliver throughout Houston and all surrounding communities. Here is what to expect in each zone.
Houston's premier corporate district — ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, and ConocoPhillips campuses along I-10 West. Dense with luxury apartments, master-planned communities, and executive housing. Excellent truck access. Most common destination for Dallas energy sector professional transfers. Katy and Cinco Ranch nearby for family relocations.
One of America's best master-planned communities — ExxonMobil's campus is here, plus Chevron Phillips Chemical, Huntsman, and hundreds of energy and chemical companies. Exceptional schools, family neighborhoods, premium construction. Wide streets and excellent truck access throughout. Most popular suburban destination from Dallas for corporate transfers.
Houston's equivalent of Dallas's Park Cities — estate homes, old money, premium construction. Older tree-lined streets with some access limitations. White-glove pack standard for most River Oaks moves. Common destination for Dallas Highland Park and Preston Hollow relocations.
Houston's creative and cultural core — renovated bungalows, art galleries, restaurants, and a vibrant neighborhood character. Narrow streets in older sections, parking challenges, some stairwell-only buildings. Popular with Dallas's creative and young professional community seeking authentic Houston character.
Dense with physicians, researchers, and healthcare workers. Mix of high-rises and established neighborhoods. Texas Medical Center buildings require COI from movers in some cases. Common destination for Dallas medical professionals relocating for TMC positions at MD Anderson, Houston Methodist, or Baylor.
Affordable, family-oriented southwest Houston suburbs. Master-planned communities, great schools, wide streets, excellent truck access. Growing destination for Dallas families seeking Houston's job market at suburban prices. Fort Bend County is one of the fastest-growing in America.
The Dallas to Houston
Moving Process
From your first call to final placement — exactly what to expect.
Free Binding Estimate
Full inventory by phone, video, or in-home walkthrough at your DFW address. Written binding estimate issued. Price quoted = price paid.
Pre-Move Planning
Packing scope confirmed, Houston delivery logistics pre-planned — building access, HOA if needed, delivery window confirmed.
Pack Day at DFW
Crew wraps, pads, and boxes your DFW address. Inventory documented. Custom crating for high-value items if needed.
Loading Day
Full DFW walkthrough before loading. Professional tie-down throughout. Inventory signed. Driver contact info provided at departure.
Direct Transit to Houston
One crew, one truck — I-45 South. Direct driver contact throughout the 1–2 days journey.
Delivery & Inspection
Crew places items per your direction in Houston. Full inspection against DFW inventory. Final payment on completion — never required in full upfront.
Fully Licensed for the
Dallas to Houston Route
Moving Company Guys holds USDOT #3918729 — publicly verifiable at fmcsa.dot.gov before you book.
Two DFW Pickup Locations
We pick up from anywhere in DFW. One number: (972) 528-0385
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your Dallas to Houston move.
More DFW Long Distance Routes
Moving somewhere else? We run all of these routes regularly from Dallas-Fort Worth.
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From anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston — 240 miles on I-45 South. Written binding estimate. No hidden fees. One crew, straight to your destination.