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Moving from Kentucky to Texas

It's about 950 miles from Louisville, KY to Houston, TX, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Kentucky to Texas moves, what drives the price, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Kentucky to Texas: Safeway Moving, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. Atlas Van Lines and Mayflower Transit are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
950Driving miles, largest cities
2 to 5 daysTypical delivery
2 daysSolo drive (DIY)
8CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Louisville, KY and Houston, TX, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What a Kentucky to Texas move costs

CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.

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Prices by home size and distance from CMR bookings are in the CMR Cost Report.

Popular city routes from Kentucky to Texas

Recommended movers from Kentucky to Texas

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

Safeway Moving

Veteran-owned carrier known for binding flat-rate pricing and barcode inventory tracking.

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CMR Verified

Atlas Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Evansville, IN, with local agents in this state.

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CMR Verified

Mayflower Transit

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in the St. Louis area, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from Kentucky to Texas

Who is the recommended mover from Kentucky to Texas?
CMR recommends Safeway Moving for moves from Kentucky to Texas. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. Atlas Van Lines and Mayflower Transit are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Kentucky to Texas?
CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.
How long does a move from Kentucky to Texas take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 950 miles between Louisville and Houston. A solo driver would spend about 17 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Kentucky to Texas?
Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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