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Dallas to Killeen Movers

Moving from Dallas to Killeen

Dallas to Killeen movers who know the final leg leaves I-35 at Belton and swings west on I-14 toward Fort Hood. Before load day, we walk your home by video or in person and commit to a capped price on paper. Send us your report date and request a free quote today.

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156 mi Miles to Killeen
2.3 hrs Hours via I-35
$1,200+ Studio Moves From
$500 Deposit Per Truck
Evolution Moving crew loading a box truck in Dallas before the Killeen run

How Dallas Customers Score the Crews Headed South

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4.6
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Road Notes

Dallas to Killeen Drive and Route Plan

Your truck leaves Dallas on I-35E, then joins I-35 where the east and west branches meet at Hillsboro. It rolls past Waco and Temple to Belton, then turns west on I-14, the US 190 corridor into Killeen. TxDOT is planning an I-14 extension along I-35 between Belton and Temple, so we check for work zones before departure. We aim to clear Temple before the afternoon rush and top off fuel north of Waco, so unloading starts with daylight left.

Loading near White Rock Lake brings its own homework. Dallas Park and Recreation posts trail and traffic closures around the lake off Garland Road during construction, so check those notices before you lock a load date. Delivery onto Fort Hood changes the plan at the other end. Commercial trucks enter through the Clarke Road truck inspection facility, reached from westbound I-14. We confirm your exact gate plan ahead of time.

Before you book, a planner studies your walkthrough, counts the bulky pieces and sizes the crew for one truck or two. We map where the truck can park on both streets and note whether your new address sits on post or off. One coordinator answers your texts from booking until the beds are back together. Our Greenville Avenue moving office in Dallas runs this I-35 lane and sets up every step.

Before the Truck Rolls

  • Finish HSO in-processing before any lease
  • Ask your sponsor about post access
  • Tell us if delivery is on post
  • Check White Rock Lake closure notices
  • Forward your mail to the new address
  • Pick a morning start to beat Temple
  • Set aside fragile items for your car
  • Measure doorways at the Killeen rental

Bring your orders or lease dates to the walkthrough so we can set the load day.

Movers wrapping a dresser in pads inside a Dallas home bound for Killeen

Free Quote

Map Out Your Dallas to Killeen Move

Your quote lists the crew, truck count, packing supplies and one capped total covering both stops.

Get My Killeen Quote Call (682) 651-5505

Leaving Dallas: White Rock Lake Homes

If weekends at White Rock Lake left you with kayaks, bikes and patio sets, decide now which ones ride south. Your price follows the pounds on the truck, so a garage sort a month out can drop you into a smaller crew. Sell or donate what Killeen will not need, then pack the keepers in sturdy boxes. Lake gear that stays should be drained, cleaned and grouped by the garage door for a fast load.

Settling into Killeen and Nearby Towns

Off-post rentals can sit in town or out in Bell County, depending on the lease you find. Each street and complex sets its own parking rules, so send us the full address, any gate code and the office hours for your leasing desk. Tell us if the truck must back into a driveway or park on the street. With that in hand, the crew arrives knowing where to stop and which door to use.

PCS Orders to Fort Hood

Soldiers sign in at the Installation Reception Center, Building 16008 on 42nd Street, which stays open around the clock. Your lease may not start the week you report, and that gap is where we help. We can load in Dallas, hold your goods in storage and deliver once you have keys, so you never pay for a second truck or a rushed rental.

July Heat and May Rain on I-35

NWS Fort Worth records show Waco usually hits its first 100 degree day around July 4 and its last near August 30, while May is its wettest month. Your load faces both on this corridor. Summer crews start early, and every piece gets pads and shrink wrap against heat and sudden storms. NWS warns that a foot of rushing water can sweep most cars away, so our drivers wait out flooded crossings instead of gambling.

Route Pricing

What Does a Dallas to Killeen Move Cost?

Your price starts with the weight we expect to haul and the crew it takes to load it. Truck count, stairs, long carries and any packing come next. After the walkthrough, that figure becomes a ceiling in writing, so the bill at your Killeen curb cannot climb unless you add items or services.

Home Shipment weight Movers Range for this route
Studio or 1 bedroom 1,500 to 3,500 lbs 2 movers, 1 truck $1,200 to $1,400
2 to 3 bedrooms 4,000 to 8,000 lbs 3 movers, 1 truck $1,400 to $1,600
4+ bedrooms 9,000 to 13,000 lbs 4 movers, 2 trucks $1,600 to $2,200

Each range covers the crew, the truck, fuel and the full haul down I-35 and across I-14 to Killeen. Balances paid by card carry a 2.5% fee.

Run Your Own Numbers

Estimate Your Dallas to Killeen Budget

Enter your home size and extras to see a working estimate for the trip down I-35 before your video walkthrough.

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

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    Evolution Moving Company Dallas (1,362)

    11884 Greenville Ave #100A, Dallas, TX 75243
    Mon to Sun, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM

    Dallas Office

    Your Killeen Move Leaves From Greenville Avenue

    Our office at 11884 Greenville Ave #100A, Dallas, TX 75243 runs the planning side of your trip. Planners review your walkthrough video, choose the truck and crew, and set a departure that gets the load through Temple and Belton before traffic thickens. If you are bound for post, they also time arrival so the truck reaches the Clarke Road truck inspection lane early. Call (682) 651-5505 any day, Monday to Sunday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. While your goods travel, your coordinator tracks the truck and sends arrival updates. If anything shifts on the road, you hear it first, so you can focus on keys, orders and the kids.

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

    What Sets Your Killeen Price:

    • Total weight loaded at your Dallas home
    • Crew size and number of trucks
    • Gate entry time at Clarke Road on post
    • Stairs or long carries at the Killeen address
    • Packing help, from one kitchen to every room
    • Shared truck window or dedicated truck date
    • Storage nights while you wait on housing
    • Pianos, safes or other heavy pieces

    Your total moves only if the job itself changes, and only after you sign off on paper.

    Reviews

    Moving Day Reviews from Our Dallas Customers

    Susan Mathews a month ago
    Jaden with Evolution Moving was the crew lead for this move. His co lead was Jordon. These guys really worked hard, were efficient and took great care unloading our boxes and furniture. They did not do any major damage to the walls. They put our bed together with the drawers on the bed frame pretty aligned so they open and close properly(the previous movers did not do that). Both men were friendly and professional. If looking for a local or interstate move in Texas, please consider Evolution moving. …
    5.0
    Makelio LeMak 5 months ago
    Just moved my parents to Texas. This company was not only accommodating, they were very respectful, honest and mature, even though our movers were quite young! Not only did they arrive early, they also did this job on a Sunday, which is their day off! These young men worked so efficiently and effortlessly that I was able to sit back and direct traffic. The minimal instruction I did have to offer, was received very well. They were very mindful of safety and worked very well with one another. …
    5.0
    Liz Capano 5 years ago
    Evolution Moving was exceptional! My initial conversation was with Cameron and he was very courteous and helpful. I was moving from out of state Abbas needed movers to unload my truck when I arrived in TX. He gave me a straightforward quote, and I was able to book services quickly, efficiently and for great value. My movers Mike and Kevin were amazing!! They communicated prior to SoCal keeping abreast to their ETA and when they arrived - got right to work. …
    5.0
    keith giunta 5 years ago
    This is the second time that I have used Evolution for a move. The first time was a local move and this one was interstate. The movers were professional, expeditious and courteous. If I were still living in the Ft. Worth area and needed to move again, I would not hesitate to use Evolution.
    5.0

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    Our Services

    Long Distance Help for Dallas to Killeen Moves

    Pick the pieces you need for this Central Texas run, from a full pack to storage while housing comes through.

    Evolution mover carrying a box through a living room past a family

    Long Distance Moving

    Our own crew loads in Dallas, drives the truck south on I-35 and unloads in Killeen on the same trip. No handoff to another carrier, and one capped price covers the whole haul.

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    Residential Moves

    Houses, duplexes and apartments all move with the same care. We protect floors and doorways at your Dallas home, then place each room's boxes where you want them in your Killeen rental or new house.

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    Family packing Evolution moving boxes together in a bright living room

    Packing Services

    Choose a full pack or just the kitchen and fragile rooms. Blankets, pads and shrink wrap come at no extra charge, and crews take apart and rebuild beds and tables for you.

    packing crews in Dallas
    Evolution mover shaking hands with a customer beside an open moving truck

    Storage Between Homes

    Report date before your lease or housing offer? We pick up in Dallas, keep your goods stored and deliver to Killeen once you are ready.

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

    Office and Shop Moves

    Relocating a small office or storefront to the Killeen area? We plan the load around your business hours and issue a free certificate of insurance when your new building asks for one.

    business relocation help
    Evolution mover carrying a branded cardboard box up into the truck

    Pianos and Heavy Items

    Pianos, safes and big fitness machines need extra hands, straps and boards. We plan those pieces at the walkthrough so the right gear and crew size show up on load day.

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    How It Works

    Five Steps from Dallas to Killeen

    1

    Show Us Your Home

    Walk us through each room on a video call or book an in-home visit. We note bulky furniture, boxes, stairs and anything that needs special care.

    2

    Get a Capped Price

    After the walkthrough you receive a written not-to-exceed price that lists the crew, trucks, packing and every included service for the trip.

    3

    Lock In Your Date

    Sign the quote and place your deposit to hold the truck. Your coordinator then confirms load time, parking and any post access details with you.

    4

    Load and Roll South

    The crew pads and wraps everything, loads the truck and heads down I-35E and I-35 past Waco, with GPS tracking the whole way.

    5

    Unload in Killeen

    The truck turns west on I-14 at Belton and clears the Clarke Road gate if you live on post. The crew then places furniture and rebuilds beds where you want them.

    Three Evolution Moving team members in navy company shirts standing together for a photo

    Watch the Crew

    See How Our Movers Prep a Home

    A short video: our team member at the truck explains the job, and the crew wraps a living room set for the road.

    Watch the full video on YouTube

    City Contrast

    Dallas or Killeen: What Changes When You Arrive

    These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, with both cities measured the same way.

    Measure Dallas, TX Killeen, TX
    Population 1,307,930 158,159
    Median household income $70,518 $60,977
    Median home value $320,700 $215,400
    Average commute 25.7 min 25.5 min
    Median age 33.4 30.3
    State income tax None None

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

    Killeen skews younger than Dallas, which fits a town shaped by Fort Hood and its constant flow of new families. Homes cost noticeably less, so many movers from Dallas trade up to more bedrooms or a bigger yard. Household incomes run lower, which keeps rents within reach. Commutes feel about the same, so you can weigh school and post access over drive times when you choose a side of town.

    Water service is a cost the table leaves out. The City of Killeen asks new residential customers for a standard deposit of $90, waived for anyone with 12 months of on-time service with the city. Its utility office at 210 W Avenue C opens Monday to Thursday, and same-day requests are due by 2:00 p.m. Details sit on the City of Killeen utility collections page.

    Killeen Details to Plan For

    • Killeen sits in Bell County, inside the NWS Fort Worth forecast area
    • HSO in-processing comes before any off-post lease or home purchase
    • The Housing Services Office sits in Copeland Soldier Service Center, Building 18010
    • Moving trucks reach post through the Clarke Road truck gate

    Why Evolution

    Why Dallas Families Hire Us for the Killeen Run

    The company that quotes your move is the company that drives it. Evolution is a licensed household goods carrier, not a broker, so your job never gets sold to a stranger with a truck. Family-owned and still run by its founders, we staff every load with our own trained movers. You choose a dedicated truck for a fixed date or a shared one to save. See how our Dallas long distance moving crews handle trips across Texas.

    • Same crew loads and unloads
    • Furniture pads at no charge
    • Bed and table reassembly included
    • Background-checked, trained movers
    • Free released value coverage
    • Worry Free coverage upgrades
    • Wardrobe boxes for moving day
    • Owners answer for every job
    W-2 Full-time movers
    96% Referral rate
    Six Texas hub offices
    Capped Written move price
    Evolution Moving crew sitting at the back of a loaded box truck

    Customer Clips

    Hear It From Evolution Customers

    Short clips from real customers, including one snowy Dallas move and a family who hired us again.

    FAQ

    Dallas to Killeen Questions Before You Book

    How much do Dallas to Killeen movers cost?
    A studio or one-bedroom home runs $1,200 to $1,400. Homes with two or three bedrooms run $1,400 to $1,600, and four bedrooms or more run $1,600 to $2,200. Your walkthrough then sets a not-to-exceed total for your exact load. Try our Killeen move cost estimator for a first look.
    How long does the drive from Dallas to Killeen take?
    The trip covers 156 miles and takes about 2.3 hours of driving. Most homes on this route load and deliver within 1 day. Pick a dedicated truck and you get a set delivery date. Pick a shared truck and we deliver inside a window that we confirm with you before load day.
    What deposit do you need, and can I finance the move?
    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 the cost out, Wisetack financing offers 0% APR options with a soft credit pull and no fees to apply.
    Do I need the Fort Hood housing office before I rent in Killeen?
    Yes. Army rules make Housing Services Office in-processing mandatory before you rent, lease or buy near post. Plan that visit for your first days on post, before you tour rentals. Book your delivery once you have an address, or ask us to store your goods until then.
    Can I hire you for a personally procured move from Dallas?
    Yes, and the paperwork matters. Before load day, ask the transportation office which receipts and records it needs from a hired carrier. Share that list with us, and we hand you each document after delivery so your file comes back complete.
    Is there a toll road between Dallas and Killeen?
    No. The route runs on I-35E, I-35 and I-14, and none of them charges a toll. Fuel is already inside your price, so the drive itself adds nothing to your bill. Your written quote lists every charge, so you can confirm there is no toll line before you sign.
    Can you deliver outside Killeen city limits?
    Yes. Give us the full address at the walkthrough, whether it sits on post, in town or out in Bell County. We set the crew, truck and parking plan to that street, and your written quote already covers the drive. Send any gate codes or HOA rules early so delivery day runs on time.
    What should ride in my car instead of the moving truck?
    Keep anything you cannot replace or will need the first night. That means orders, ID cards, passports, medicine, jewelry, laptops and pet supplies. Add school records and a box of sheets and towels. Your car reaches Killeen first, so the house works before the truck doors open.
    How far ahead should I book a move to Killeen?
    Book as soon as you know your lease start or report date. Earlier booking gives you a wider choice between a dedicated truck and a shared one. Our step by step moving checklist helps you count back the weeks and spot tasks to finish early.
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