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Austin to Fort Worth Movers

Moving from Austin to Fort Worth

Austin to Fort Worth movers who run the interstate north past Waco and Hillsboro, then finish the trip on the western branch into Tarrant County. Before load day, a video or in-home walkthrough fixes one written ceiling for your bill. Share your dates, and we will shape the schedule around them.

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192 mi Miles Up the Interstate
2.8 hrs Drive Time on I-35
$1,350+ Studio Moves From
$500 Deposit Per Truck
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Austin Area Ratings Before Your Fort Worth Move

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5.0
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5.0
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94%
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Corridor Notes

Austin to Fort Worth Route Plan for Movers

The truck leaves Austin on I-35 north and climbs through Round Rock and Georgetown before the open run past Belton, Temple and Waco. Near Hillsboro the interstate splits, and our driver takes I-35W the rest of the way into Fort Worth. The slowest stretch usually comes first. TxDOT is planning added lanes on 13 miles of I-35 between SH 29 and SH 45 North in Williamson County. We roll before the morning commute stacks up there. Fuel and a break wait until Waco, close to the halfway mark.

Loading looks different across the Austin area. East of I-35, the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District holds Victorian, Folk Victorian and Craftsman houses. We scout where the truck can stand. Up in Cedar Park, we confirm driveway space for the truck before load day. At the Fort Worth end, Chase Court is a private street between Hemphill and Lipscomb, closed off by tall black metal gates. We plan how the truck gets past them.

Your walkthrough shows us which of these conditions apply to you. Crew size follows the pounds and the length of the carry, the truck is chosen to suit your street, and each address gets a marked parking spot. One coordinator keeps the parking plan, building rules and arrival window together, so nothing slips between cities. Every step is handled by our Austin moving crews, from the first video call to the final box.

Before the Truck Arrives

  • Share Cedar Park gate and parking details
  • Tell us about East Austin alley access
  • Reserve your Fort Worth building's loading dock
  • Ask Fort Worth landlords about move-in hours
  • Plan a Waco lunch stop if driving
  • Set Fort Worth ISD enrollment papers aside
  • Measure doorways at your Fort Worth home
  • Label boxes for each Fort Worth room

Questions on any item? Text them to us and we add the answers to your plan.

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Ready to Book

Map Your Austin to Fort Worth Move Today

Your written quote lists crew size, truck type, packing choices and the delivery plan for Fort Worth.

Start My Quote Call (512) 595-3003

City Snapshot

How Austin and Fort Worth Stack Up for Movers

Each row draws on the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, which measures both cities with one method.

Measure Austin, TX Fort Worth, TX
Population 979,539 963,194
Median household income $93,658 $79,507
Median home value $555,300 $303,000
Average commute 23.7 min 27.1 min
Median age 34.7 33.6
State income tax None None

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, retrieved through Data USA.

The gap in home values is the headline for most families heading north. A budget sized for a modest Austin home often reaches further in Fort Worth. Renting near work for a few months before buying makes a sensible test. Commutes run a little longer there, so try your work route at rush hour before you sign anything. Incomes and ages sit close enough that daily budgets should feel familiar.

School taxes flip the usual story, though. The Texas Comptroller’s 2025 rate tables list Fort Worth ISD at $1.0291 per $100 of taxable value, while Austin ISD sits at $0.9252. If you buy inside Fort Worth ISD, build that higher school rate into your monthly escrow estimate before you pick a price range.

What Changes When You Land

  • TCU first-years must live on campus for two academic years
  • Students living with parents within 30 miles of TCU can skip that rule
  • Morningside mixes Tudor Revival homes, cottages and bungalows
  • Historic Morningside began as a planned community by John C. Ryan

Route Pricing

Austin to Fort Worth Moving Cost

Your Fort Worth price rests on three inputs: the weight of what you ship, the size of the crew, and the number of trucks. Extra stair flights, long walks from the curb and packing time add labor hours. The walkthrough produces a written cap, and the final invoice may come in lower but cannot climb past it.

Home Shipment weight Movers Range for this route
Studio or 1 bedroom 1,500 to 3,500 lbs 2 movers, 1 truck $1,350 to $1,550
2 to 3 bedrooms 4,000 to 8,000 lbs 3 movers, 1 truck $1,550 to $1,750
4+ bedrooms 9,000 to 13,000 lbs 4 movers, 2 trucks $1,750 to $2,250

Every price band already pays for labor, the truck, fuel, tolls if any, and the highway miles to your new Fort Worth address. Card payments add a 2.5% fee to the balance.

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    Why Evolution

    What Sets Our Crews Apart on the Austin to Fort Worth Run

    Evolution holds its own carrier license and is not a broker. The same company quotes your job, owns the truck and pays the crew behind the wheel. Released value coverage costs nothing, and Worry Free coverage upgrades add protection for valuable pieces. Prices are published by home size, so you can check the math before anyone visits. See how our Austin long haul crews handle trips across Texas and beyond.

    • Founders still lead daily work
    • Movers screened before hiring
    • Pads and blankets at no charge
    • Shrink wrap on upholstered pieces
    • Furniture taken apart and rebuilt
    • Wardrobe boxes for load day
    • Crews trained before first jobs
    • Storage when dates do not match
    W-2 Full-time movers
    96% Referral rate
    Own Trucks and crews
    48 Contiguous states served
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    Leaving Austin: Cut Weight Early

    Your price climbs with every pound, so sort before the walkthrough, not after it. Garage gym gear, spare patio sets and old desks add weight fast. If your household leans on the Red Line, keep in mind that CapMetro asks riders not to leave cars overnight at its Leander and Lakeline park and rides. Those lots are no place to stash a second car while the crew loads, so line up a friend's driveway instead.

    Settling into Fort Worth Near TCU

    TCU runs its own residence hall move-in. Families check in at Lot 3 off Cantey Street, get an unloading pass, and may keep a car in a hall unloading zone for just 10 minutes. Only movers on the university's approved list may work inside the halls, so we focus on the off-campus apartment, rental house or family home. Send us the unit number, gate details and any dock hours for that address.

    Med School and Hospital Moves

    The Burnett School of Medicine at TCU teaches more than 240 medical students at Rosedale and Henderson streets. Its four-story building anchors the Near Southside's Medical Innovation District. Its clinical partners include Cook Children's, Texas Health Resources, JPS Health Network and Baylor Scott & White. The sixth class arrived in July 2024, right after the building opened. If your start date falls in summer, schedule the walkthrough in spring.

    Fort Worth Heat and Fall Rain

    NOAA normals for Fort Worth Meacham Field show about 28 days at or above 90 degrees in a typical July. October edges out May as the wettest month there. In summer our crews start early and keep wrapped furniture out of direct sun while the truck is open. In fall we pad and shrink-wrap upholstered pieces, so a passing shower between the truck and your door does no harm.

    How It Works

    From Austin Driveway to Fort Worth Doorstep

    1

    Walk Us Through Home

    Walk the camera through every room, the attic and the garage, or invite us over in person, and point out anything wider than a doorway.

    2

    Get Your Written Price

    A not-to-exceed price arrives in writing, itemizing crew, truck, packing and add-ons, so the upper limit is clear before you commit to anything.

    3

    Lock In Your Date

    Choose a load day around your lease or closing, sign the agreement, and place a deposit that reserves both the truck and the crew.

    4

    North on I-35 and I-35W

    After loading in Austin, the same crew rides with your goods up I-35 and onto I-35W, so no outside hands touch your furniture along the way.

    5

    Unload in Fort Worth

    At the Fort Worth address, the crew sets furniture by room, rebuilds bed frames and tables, and follows the gate, dock or elevator rules you gave us.

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    Watch Us Work

    See an Evolution Crew Wrap and Load

    Indoor footage shows quilted blankets folded over tables and stretch film rolled around a couch, after a short introduction by our team at the truck.

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    Serves Austin and nearby areas
    Mon to Sat, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM; Sun closed

    Austin Team

    Austin Staff Behind Your Fort Worth Move

    Austin staff study your walkthrough video, pick the truck size and crew count, and set a departure time that clears Georgetown and Round Rock before weekday traffic builds. On Google, our Austin listing is a service-area profile covering Austin and nearby areas. The crew meets you at your home rather than at a shop counter. Call (512) 595-3003 Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM; the line is closed Sunday. Once the truck pulls out, your coordinator texts updates on its progress north and confirms the crew's arrival window at your Fort Worth address.

    2013 Founded in Texas
    1% Damage claim rate
    USDOT 2467590
    TxDMV 006779351C

    What Shapes Your Fort Worth Price

    • Total weight of furniture and boxes
    • Crew size your home needs
    • Whether the load needs a second truck
    • Flights of stairs at the Fort Worth unit
    • Gate access on private Fort Worth streets
    • Packing help before the I-35 drive
    • Storage nights if move-in dates slip
    • Heavy items such as pianos or safes

    We revise a price only if the inventory or services change, and never without your written sign-off.

    Customer Words

    Central Texas Reviews of Our Moving Crews

    Hired Us Twice
    Brenda Leal 4 years ago
    This is the second time that I've hired Evolution Moving. The first time they moved me from Fort Worth to Austin. This time they moved me within the Greater Austin Area. Both times have gone great. …
    5.0
    Careful With Belongings
    Jose Diaz 11 months ago
    Best movers overall. Very careful and caring with your possessions. All employees are equally friendly and respectful as well as professional. If I move again they’ll be my first choice.
    5.0
    Last Minute Help
    Kensie Irwin 4 months ago
    Needed last minute help moving and they were incredible. Super friendly, professional, and were efficient. I would definitely recommend and would use they again next time I need help.
    5.0
    Efficient, Fast Crew
    Tyler McCarley 8 months ago
    John and Shaq were amazing with the move I had today . They were efficient, fast and asked questions before they did certain things . 10/10 recommend and will definitely use again !
    5.0

    See every review on the Austin Google listing

    Our Services

    Long Distance Help, Built for Austin to Fort Worth

    Mix full service with labor-only hours as you like, and every choice rolls into one written plan.

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    Austin to Fort Worth Hauls

    One crew handles all of it: loading in Austin, the drive north, and unloading in Fort Worth. Nobody new touches your dresser or your boxes between the two front doors.

    long distance moving from Austin
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    Loading Help, Your Own Truck

    Driving a rental yourself? We send movers to fill it in Cedar Park or East Austin, or to empty it once it reaches Fort Worth, and the steering wheel stays yours.

    hourly loading and unloading help
    Family packing Evolution moving boxes together in a bright living room

    Packing Before the Drive North

    Packers wrap dishes, art and lamps in paper and sturdy cartons made for a highway ride. Every box gets a room label, and wardrobe boxes keep hanging clothes upright.

    full and partial packing
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    Storage Between Leases

    Gap between leases? We collect everything in Austin, keep it in storage for as long as you need, and bring it to Fort Worth when your new keys arrive.

    storage between homes
    Evolution movers in blue shirts posing with boxes inside a loaded moving truck

    Clinic and Office Relocations

    Relocating a practice, a lab office or a small business north? We schedule around your closing hours, guard equipment and files, and set up desks in Fort Worth before staff return.

    office and commercial moves
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    Pianos and Heavy Pieces

    Spinet pianos, safes and marble tops call for straps, skid boards and extra hands. Flag each one during the walkthrough, and the crew brings the right gear for steps or gates.

    piano and heavy item moving

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    FAQ

    Austin to Fort Worth Moving Questions Answered

    What do Austin to Fort Worth movers charge?
    Pricing here follows home size. Expect $1,350 to $1,550 for a studio or one-bedroom, handled by two movers with one truck. A two or three-bedroom home costs $1,550 to $1,750 with a three-person crew. Four bedrooms and up runs $1,750 to $2,250, using four movers and two trucks. The walkthrough pins your number inside that span.
    How long does the trip to Fort Worth take?
    The drive covers 192 miles and takes about 2.8 hours with no traffic, and transit takes 1 day on this route. Choose a shared truck and we give you a delivery window. Book a dedicated truck and your furniture arrives on one agreed date. Rush hour around Round Rock can stretch the clock, which is why our crews like an early start.
    What deposit do you need, and is there a payment plan?
    Each truck needs a $500 deposit to reserve your date. A house with four or more bedrooms usually fills two trucks, which means two deposits. Prefer monthly payments? Wisetack financing can offer 0% APR after a soft credit pull, and it adds no fees to your move.
    Can you move my student into a TCU residence hall?
    Not inside the halls. TCU lets only movers on its approved list work in residence halls during move-in, and family cars get 10 minutes in each unloading zone. We cover the rest of the job, such as an off-campus apartment or rental house near campus, a storage pickup, or furniture for an upperclassman's lease.
    When should a medical student or hospital hire book?
    Book as soon as your lease and start date are set. A fixed orientation date leaves little room for a late truck. Aim for a walkthrough several weeks out and a load day a few days before you report. Our step-by-step moving checklist helps you pace packing around exams and night shifts.
    Do you have a team in Fort Worth too?
    Yes. Fort Worth is one of the Texas cities where Evolution keeps a hub, so help stays close after you arrive. Visit our Fort Worth movers page for a later local move, extra hands to rearrange rooms, or a delivery from storage once your new place is ready.
    Can your truck get through a gated Fort Worth street?
    Yes, as long as someone can open the gate. Send the gate code or the HOA contact before load day, plus any truck size limits. On the walkthrough we flag tight turns so your coordinator can match the truck to the street. If the HOA or building wants a certificate of insurance, we issue one at no cost.
    Will the truck pay tolls on the way north?
    No toll road sits on the fastest truck route between the two cities. The driver follows I-35 north and then I-35W, and both are free interstates. If roadwork near Georgetown or a crash forces a detour onto a tolled road, we cover that cost, and you never see a separate toll bill.
    Which items should travel with me, not on the truck?
    Medications, passports, laptops, chargers, jewelry and pet food belong in your own vehicle, along with anything you cannot replace. Add bedding and a coffee maker for the first night in Fort Worth. Curious how a lighter load shifts the number? Run it through our trip cost estimator before your walkthrough.
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