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Moving from Ohio to Texas

It's about 1,170 miles from Columbus, OH to Houston, TX, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Ohio to Texas moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Ohio to Texas: A Plus Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. North American Van Lines and Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
1,170Driving miles, largest cities
3 to 7 daysTypical delivery
3 daysSolo drive (DIY)
36CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Columbus, OH 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 an Ohio to Texas move costs

These are the total prices of 46 completed moves from Ohio to Texas in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.

Home sizeTypical costMedianCompleted moves
All home sizes combined $2,438 to $4,797 $3,066 46

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Ohio to Texas. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.

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Recommended movers from Ohio 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

A Plus Moving and Storage

Top-rated full-service interstate carrier with packing, climate-controlled storage, and binding written estimates.

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CMR Verified

North American Van Lines

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

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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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Questions about moving from Ohio to Texas

Who is the recommended mover from Ohio to Texas?
CMR recommends A Plus Moving and Storage for moves from Ohio 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. North American Van Lines and Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Texas?
Based on 46 completed moves from Ohio to Texas in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $2,438 to $4,797, with a median of $3,066. That mixes all home sizes, so a small apartment usually costs less and a large home more. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate for your inventory.
How long does a move from Ohio to Texas take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 3 to 7 days delivery window for the roughly 1,170 miles between Columbus and Houston. A solo driver would spend about 21 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Ohio 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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