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Moving from Dallas to Austin
Dallas to Austin Relocation Guide – 195 Miles via I-35
Everything you need to know about relocating from Dallas to Austin in 2026. Cost, neighborhoods, timing, what to pack, and how to get a written quote before the truck loads.
195 miles via I-35
USDOT #3918729
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195 mi
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$1,400
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3.5 hrs
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2026
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The Dallas to Austin Move
What to Know Before You Move from Dallas to Austin
Dallas to Austin is one of the most common intrastate moves in Texas. It is 195 miles on I-35 South, about 3 to 3.5 hours of driving. The route is straightforward – no toll-heavy sections you need to pre-plan around, no major congestion outside the DFW and Austin metros themselves. Plan to be on the road by 7 or 8 AM out of Dallas to beat Austin afternoon traffic on move-in day.
Austin is meaningfully more expensive than Dallas for housing, but the job market – especially in tech, government, and healthcare – runs deep. If you are moving for work, confirm your new commute before signing a lease. Austin traffic on MoPac and I-35 at rush hour is genuinely bad, and living 20 minutes outside downtown in good conditions can mean 45 minutes in traffic. The tradeoff with neighborhoods like Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Kyle is cheaper rent at the cost of that commute.
For the move itself: book early if you are moving in June, July, or August – those three months account for a disproportionate share of annual Austin inbound moves. If you can move October through February, you will pay base rates, book crews on short notice, and avoid the move-in traffic at Austin apartment complexes. USDOT #3918729 is searchable at fmcsa.dot.gov.
Austin neighborhoods for Dallas transplants
- South Congress / SoCo – walkable, central, pricey. Closest feel to Uptown Dallas.
- East Austin – tech-adjacent, bars and restaurants, younger crowd. Gentrifying fast.
- Domain / North Austin – upscale shopping, tech company offices. Suburban feel, easier parking.
- Round Rock / Cedar Park – Dallas-sized suburbs, cheaper rent, easy 183 access.
- Mueller / Hyde Park – central, family-friendly, walkable grid. Strong school options.
Dallas to Austin moving cost 2026
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Studio / 1BR
$1,400 to $1,950
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2-Bedroom
$2,100 to $2,650
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3-Bedroom
$2,850 to $3,600
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4-Bedroom+
$3,800 to $4,800+
All-in: movers, truck, fuel, pads, disassembly. Written quote = invoice total.
Three DFW Offices
Based in Dallas & Garland — Your Crew Dispatches From the Nearest Office
Our Garland office covers eastern DFW. Our Dallas office handles west and central DFW. Same rates, same crew standards from both.
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2913 Big Oaks Drive · Garland TX 75044 · Near Spring Creek Village
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3333 Lee Pkwy Suite 600 · Dallas TX 75219 · Oak Lawn / Uptown
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Studio or 1BR: $1,400 to $1,950 all-in. 2BR: $2,100 to $2,650. 3BR: $2,850 to $3,600. 4BR+: $3,800 to $4,800+. All-in means movers, truck, 195-mile fuel, pads, and disassembly. Written quote before work begins. Call (972) 528-0385.
195 miles via I-35 South. About 3 to 3.5 hours of driving for a moving crew. A 7 AM departure from Dallas puts you arriving in Austin around 10:30 to 11 AM, with unloading completing by early afternoon for studio and 1BR moves.
October through February – base rates, easy availability, no summer heat. June through August is peak moving season in Texas – book 4 to 5 weeks ahead if you must move then. Avoid month-end (28th through 1st) year-round.
Austin traffic on I-35 and MoPac is significantly worse than Dallas per capita. Confirm your commute route before signing a lease. Austin is more expensive than Dallas for rent. The tech job market is strong but competitive. Summers are hot and humid – more so than Dallas. Texas does not have state income tax in either city.
Loading takes 1.5 to 3 hours depending on home size. The drive is 3 to 3.5 hours. Unloading takes another 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Studio and 1BR moves complete in one day. 2BR and 3BR typically take one long day. 4BR+ often involves an overnight.
Yes. Our Garland office at 2913 Big Oaks Drive dispatches for all eastern DFW origins including Garland, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, and Mesquite. Same rates, same crew standards. The Garland office is closer to I-35 South than our Dallas office.
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