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Austin to Tyler Moving

Austin to Tyler Movers

Austin to Tyler movers who swing east at Waco and ride the state highway through Corsicana and Athens into the East Texas pines. We see your home on video or in person, then put one capped price in writing before you commit to anything. Ask for your free quote and pick a load date that suits you.

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232 mi Road Miles to Tyler
3.8 hrs Drive via I-35 and TX 31
$1,600+ Studio Moves From
$500 Deposit per Truck
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What Austin Area Customers Say About Our Crews

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Road Notes

Austin to Tyler Route Plan Through Storm Country

Your truck rolls north on I-35 through Round Rock and Georgetown, then slows at Waco. TxDOT is rebuilding the interstate there from South Loop 340 to 12th Street, widening it from six lanes to eight. We time the departure so the truck crosses that work zone between rush periods. Just past it, the driver takes US 84 east and picks up TX 31. That road skirts Corsicana on its bypass, runs through Malakoff, loops around Athens and enters Tyler past Chandler. Waco falls near the halfway mark, so it doubles as the fuel and rest stop.

Plenty of our loads start east of the city in Taylor. The City of Taylor asks residents to stop water service through its City Hall utility billing office, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, so settle that before load day. Tyler runs its own rhythm at the curb. Trash trucks serve the north side on Monday and Thursday and the south side on Tuesday and Friday. Carts may go out at 6 p.m. the night before, which can crowd the spot our truck needs. On a pickup day, ask neighbors to keep carts clear of your drive.

Before your date, our planners study the walkthrough and note narrow halls, steep steps and the bulkiest furniture. That review sets how many movers come and whether one truck holds everything. We choose where the truck will stand at both curbs and check the Tyler pickup day for your street. One coordinator keeps the plan in writing and answers your texts. Meet our Austin area moving team before you settle on a date.

Before the Truck Rolls

  • Stop Taylor water service on a weekday
  • Check Tyler trash day for your street
  • Sign up for Tyler RAVE emergency alerts
  • Read the NWS Shreveport forecast early
  • Clean and dry patio gear after hail
  • Book a Tyler dumpster for box cleanup
  • Measure doorways at the new Tyler house
  • Photograph Austin furniture before pickup

Each step above traces back to Taylor, Tyler or National Weather Service sources.

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Free Quote

Map Your Austin to Tyler Move

Your quote lists the crew, the truck, packing supplies and the route plan, all fixed in writing before you book.

Get My Tyler Quote Call (512) 595-3003

City Snapshot

Austin and Tyler Side by Side

Figures below come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, so both cities are measured the same way.

Measure Austin, TX Tyler, TX
Population 979,539 109,215
Median household income $93,658 $67,486
Median home value $555,300 $235,300
Average commute 23.7 min 20.0 min
Median age 34.7 35.0
State income tax None None

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

Tyler is a much smaller city, and homes there sell far below Austin prices. For many families that gap buys a larger house, a deeper yard or a first garage. Household incomes run lower too, so weigh any job offer against your budget. Commutes come out a bit shorter, which can make a place outside town feel close. If you are unsure about a neighborhood, rent for a few months before you buy.

Buying rather than renting? The City of Tyler runs a first-time homebuyer program with $15,000 to $25,000 in down payment help on new construction. Buyers must earn at or below 80% of area median income. The home must sit inside city limits and pass a City inspection, so build that visit into your closing timeline.

What Changes After You Arrive

  • A 2026 zoning case plans new cottage-style homes on Gish Lane
  • Mobile homes give little tornado protection, so pick a sturdy shelter early
  • Tyler allows one garage sale per home in any six-month stretch
  • Code officers treat outdoor storage as a violation, so empty the carport fast

Route Pricing

What Does an Austin to Tyler Move Cost?

Your price starts with the weight of what you ship. Next come crew size, truck count and hard access, such as a long walk from curb to door. Packing and storage are separate lines. The written total acts as a ceiling, so your bill can land lower but never higher unless you add to the job.

Home Shipment weight Movers Range for this route
Studio or 1 bedroom 1,500 to 3,500 lbs 2 movers, 1 truck $1,600 to $1,800
2 to 3 bedrooms 4,000 to 8,000 lbs 3 movers, 1 truck $1,800 to $2,000
4+ bedrooms 9,000 to 13,000 lbs 4 movers, 2 trucks $2,000 to $2,500

Each range covers the crew, the truck, fuel and the full drive to Tyler, and this route uses no toll roads. Balances paid by card carry a 2.5% fee.

Cost Calculator

Estimate Your Austin to Tyler Move

Enter your home size and target date to see roughly where an Austin to Tyler move lands before you speak with anyone.

Typical ranges, not a quote. 2.5% fee on card balances.

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    Why Evolution

    Why Austin Families Pick Us for the Tyler Run

    We are a licensed carrier, not a broker, so the company that prices your move is the one that drives it. Our trucks carry GPS, so our office can tell you where the load is at any point. Blankets, shrink wrap and furniture disassembly come at no added cost. Worry Free coverage upgrades are there if you want more than basic protection. See how our Austin long haul crews work across Texas.

    • Owners still run the company
    • Crews trained before their first job
    • Background-checked, drug-screened movers
    • Beds taken apart and rebuilt
    • Wardrobe boxes on move day
    • Written cap on your price
    • Shared or dedicated truck choice
    • Service across the contiguous states
    W-2 Full-time movers
    96% Referral rate
    Six Texas moving hubs
    Dedicated Truck option
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    Leaving Austin: Sell Storm-Worn Gear

    Austin backyards take a beating. In the early hours of March 25, 2021, the National Weather Service tracked quarter to lime-sized hail across central and northeast Austin. If a dented grill, cracked planters or a tired patio set still sit outside, sell or donate them now. Your price follows weight, so every heavy piece left behind trims the bill. Pack the outdoor items you keep last, once they are clean and dry.

    Settling into Tyler: Plan Box Cleanup

    Unpacking a full house leaves a mountain of paper and cardboard. The City of Tyler rents short-term residential dumpsters that you can prepay or charge to an active water bill. Appliances, tires, liquids and chemicals stay out of them. Reserve one for your move-in week and tell us where it will sit. Our crew then keeps that patch of driveway open and parks the truck somewhere else on your street.

    Tornado Season in East Texas

    The Tyler and Smith County severe weather plan puts peak tornado season from mid-March through mid-June, with a second peak from September through October. It also says tornadoes most often strike between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. That timing shapes a spring or fall unload. On those dates we push for an early start, so most of the carrying wraps up before late afternoon storms have time to build.

    Winter Freezes Reach Tyler Too

    A winter move needs a backup plan. On February 16, 2021, Tyler dropped to 6 degrees below zero, its coldest reading on record, and the region saw water main breaks and burst pipes. On cold dates, carry houseplants, paint and other liquids in your own car. Our crew pads and shrink-wraps furniture so wet driveways and icy steps do not scuff wood finishes during the carry.

    How It Works

    Five Steps from Austin to Tyler

    1

    Show Us Your Home

    Walk us through each room on a video call or at your door. We note furniture, boxes, stairs and anything fragile before we price a thing.

    2

    Get a Written Price

    You receive one written price with a not-to-exceed cap. It lists crew size, truck, packing and any storage you asked for, so nothing is left vague.

    3

    Lock In Your Date

    Pick your load day, sign the agreement and pay the truck deposit. Your coordinator then confirms parking at both addresses and sends a short prep list.

    4

    Drive I-35 and TX 31

    Your loaded truck heads north on I-35, turns east past Waco onto TX 31 and rolls on through Corsicana and Athens while text updates keep you posted.

    5

    Unload in Tyler

    The crew walks each room with you, sets furniture where you point, rebuilds the beds and gathers up the used pads before leaving your Tyler home.

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    Watch Us Work

    See an Evolution Crew on the Job

    A member of our staff explains the move at the branded truck before the crew gets to work wrapping each large piece inside the house.

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    Austin Team

    Your Tyler Move Starts with Our Austin Crew

    Our Austin team reads your walkthrough notes, chooses the truck size and decides how many movers to send. They also pick the hour your truck pulls out, aiming to reach the Waco construction between commuter peaks before the turn toward Corsicana. Our Google listing is a service-area profile that covers Austin and nearby towns, so the crew comes straight to your door. Call (512) 595-3003 Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM; the line is closed Sunday. While your goods are on the road, your coordinator stays reachable by text. You get word as the truck nears Tyler, so someone can meet the crew with keys.

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

    What shapes your Austin to Tyler price:

    • Total weight of the items you ship
    • Crew size your home really needs
    • Dedicated or shared truck up I-35
    • Stairs or long walks at the Tyler house
    • Curb space on your Tyler trash day
    • Packing help you choose to add
    • Storage time if your Tyler closing slips
    • Pianos, safes and other heavy pieces

    Your price stays put unless the job itself changes, and any change needs your written okay first.

    Customer Words

    Central Texas Customers Describe Their Moves

    Personal and Office Moves
    Allison Hanks 4 years ago
    This is my fourth time using them as movers for personal and professional moves. They're great!
    5.0
    Repeat Customer
    Chris Drapala 5 months ago
    This is the second time using Evolution and their service and attention to detail is second to none. They were on time, finished earlier than I expected and were so easy to communicate with and on site were professional and prompt.
    5.0
    Last Minute Move
    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
    Packing and Moving
    Ed Padilla 4 months ago
    The packing and moving crews were fantastic! Packed us on one day and moved us the next. 3200 sqft home. Very professional and hard working. Would highly recommend.
    5.0

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    Our Services

    Long Distance Services for Austin to Tyler Moves

    Pick the help you need for the trip east, from a full packed move to a few strong hands at either end.

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    Long Distance Moving

    Our own truck and crew carry your household up I-35 and across TX 31 to your Tyler door, with one capped price set before anything leaves Austin.

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    Labor Only Help

    Driving your own rental truck to Tyler? Our movers can load it in Austin or unload it at the new house, padding furniture and stacking boxes so nothing shifts on the highway.

    loading and unloading help
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    Full or Partial Packing

    Packers wrap dishes, art and lamps, then label every box by room. That way the crew sets each carton in the right Tyler room and you unpack sooner.

    Austin packing crews
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    Storage Between Homes

    Waiting on a Tyler closing or a builder's final inspection? We pick up in Austin, hold your things in storage and deliver once the keys are in your hand.

    storage between closing dates
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    Office and Business Moves

    Relocating an office or shop to East Texas? We pack files, move desks and equipment, and plan the drive so your team can reopen in Tyler quickly.

    business relocation services
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    Pianos and Heavy Items

    Pianos, gun safes and stone tables ride wrapped and strapped in our truck. Tell us about steps or slopes at the Tyler house so we bring the right equipment.

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    Questions

    Moving from Austin to Tyler: Your Questions Answered

    How much should I budget to move from Austin to Tyler?
    A studio or one bedroom runs $1,600 to $1,800 on this route. Two or three bedrooms cost $1,800 to $2,000, and four bedrooms or more cost $2,000 to $2,500. Weight, access and packing decide where in the range you land. Try our moving cost estimator for a quick number.
    How long does the drive take, and when will my things arrive?
    The trip covers 232 miles and takes about 3.8 hours of driving. Transit on this route takes 1 day. Book a dedicated truck and you get a set delivery date. On a shared truck, your load arrives inside a delivery window that we give you in writing before moving day.
    How do the deposit and payment work?
    A $500 deposit per truck holds your date. Homes with four or more bedrooms usually need two trucks, so plan on two deposits. If you would rather spread out the cost, Wisetack financing offers 0% APR for qualified buyers, checks your credit with a soft pull and charges no fees.
    What happens if severe weather hits on move day?
    We can shift the load timing if a warning is issued. Storms along I-35 can form fast. On March 21, 2022, the National Weather Service tracked six tornadoes across South-Central Texas. One touched down near the I-35 and TX 45 interchange in Round Rock. We watch warnings for both cities, and your goods stay strapped and covered inside the truck while you wait.
    Can you store my things if my new Tyler home is not ready?
    Yes. If your builder or lender pushes back the closing, we can pick up in Austin, keep your goods in storage and deliver when the house is ready. New homes often wait on a final inspection, so ask your builder for that date early. Storage time shows up as its own line on your quote.
    Is an Austin to Tyler move regulated by the state?
    Yes. Both cities sit in Texas, so this is an intrastate move overseen by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles rather than federal interstate rules. Evolution holds Texas household goods authority. You can look up any mover through TxDMV before you sign, so ask each company you call for its state number.
    Will the truck stop overnight on the way to Tyler?
    No. The drive fits inside one workday, so your goods never sit in a parked truck overnight. The driver takes one planned break and then keeps heading east. When we load in the morning, most families unload in Tyler that same day or early the next morning, depending on the truck type.
    What should I carry in my own car?
    Keep anything you cannot replace close at hand: medicine, passports, jewelry, laptops and your closing papers. Add pet supplies, phone chargers and a first-night box with sheets, towels and a few dishes. Having those with you means the first evening in Tyler feels normal even before the last carton is open.
    How far ahead should I book an Austin to Tyler move?
    Book as soon as your closing or lease date is firm. An early booking gives you more dates to choose from, which helps when a storm forecast or a builder delay forces a change. Use our week-by-week moving checklist to pace your tasks.
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