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Dallas to Lubbock Movers

Long Distance Movers from Dallas to Lubbock

Evolution's Dallas to Lubbock movers head west past Abilene, then turn north through Snyder and Post and climb onto the South Plains. Before load day, a video or in-home walkthrough fixes one written price that only moves if you add to the job. Ask for your quote, then pick the truck date that suits you.

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346 mi Road Miles West
5.1 hrs Hours via I-20
$2,850+ Small Home Start
$500 Deposit Per Truck
Evolution Moving crew loading a box truck in Dallas before the Lubbock drive

How Dallas Customers Score Our Long Hauls

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4.9
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4.6
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94%
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Route Notes

Dallas to Lubbock Road Notes

The truck leaves Dallas on I-30 west, crosses Fort Worth, and joins I-20 near Weatherford. Loop 820 looks like a handy bypass, yet its northeast stretch between I-35W and SH 183 ranks on the TTI list of the most congested Texas roads. So we skip that stretch and roll out once the morning rush thins. Past Abilene, the driver leaves I-20 at Roscoe for US 84, tops off fuel in Snyder, then climbs through Post and Slaton.

On the Dallas side, plenty of loads start in the M Streets, where a city conservation district guards the original look of each house. Our crews wrap porch posts and door trim instead of removing anything. In Lubbock, we read the posted parking signs at your new address and line up a legal spot before the truck arrives. Send us photos of the curb so the crew can plan the carry.

Your walkthrough tells us the furniture count, the stair runs, and the street width at both addresses. From that, we size the crew and choose one truck or two. A single coordinator sends you the parking plan and arrival window. Our own employees load and unload, and nobody outside the company touches your goods. Curious about the office behind all this? Meet our Dallas moving team.

Before the Truck Arrives

  • Confirm truck parking at the Lubbock address
  • Avoid Tech-In week in late August
  • Pick your Lubbock electric provider early
  • Set aside a first-night box for Lubbock
  • Book spring loads around hail forecasts
  • Watch NWS Lubbock dust warnings
  • Fuel your own car in Snyder
  • Note M Streets porch and trim details

Bring this list to your walkthrough so neither address surprises the crew.

Evolution movers shrink wrapping a dresser in a Dallas home bound for Lubbock

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Map Your Dallas to Lubbock Move

You get crew size, truck type, packing choices, and your delivery timing laid out in one written quote.

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Leaving Dallas: M Streets Homes

If you are leaving a house in the M Streets, start in the attic and the garage, because every pound you keep rides into the price. Sort those spaces before the walkthrough so the estimate matches what really heads west. Sell or donate bulky patio sets and old shelving first. Then box books and holiday bins, label each carton by room, and stack them near the front door for a faster load.

Settling into Lubbock Near Campus

Many newcomers land in Overton Park, a city-backed revival covering more than 300 acres in the heart of Lubbock. Apartment buildings there and around campus often set their own loading hours. Send us the property office phone, any elevator booking rules, and the gate code. With those details in hand, the crew backs up to the right door on the first pass instead of circling the block.

Joining Texas Tech Faculty or Staff

Texas Tech counted 42,272 students in fall 2025, with 8,276 of them in graduate programs. If you are starting a faculty, staff, or graduate role, match the truck date to your report date and leave a buffer for setting up an office. Families with a student in the residence halls should also note that Tech-In runs August 20 to 23 in 2026, when hall unloading areas work on timeslots.

Spring Dust and Hail on This Lane

Spring brings two threats to this lane. NWS Fort Worth says severe storms peak in spring around Dallas, and large hail strikes the Metroplex nearly every year. Out west, NWS Lubbock logged an 82 mph gust and dust that cut visibility to half a mile on March 14, 2025. We pad and shrink wrap every piece, keep the doors sealed, and hold the truck when a warning is posted.

Route Pricing

How Much Does a Dallas to Lubbock Move Cost?

Three things set this price: the pounds you ship, the crew and trucks needed to carry them, and access at each address. Packing, storage, and a piano add line items. Once the walkthrough is done, your number becomes a ceiling. The bill can land lower, but it only rises if you approve added work in writing.

Your home Approx. load Team Typical cost
Studio or 1 bedroom 1,500 to 3,500 lbs 2 movers, 1 truck $2,850 to $3,000
2 to 3 bedrooms 4,000 to 8,000 lbs 3 movers, 1 truck $2,950 to $3,250
4+ bedrooms 9,000 to 13,000 lbs 4 movers, 2 trucks $3,250 to $3,850

Each range covers the crew, the truck, fuel, and the full drive up to the South Plains, with no tolls added on top. Paying a balance by card adds 2.5%.

Cost Estimator

Estimate Your Dallas to Lubbock Move

Enter your home size and move month to see a rough figure for the West Texas run before your 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 Lubbock Move Begins on Greenville Avenue

    Our team at 11884 Greenville Ave #100A, Dallas, TX 75243 reviews your walkthrough video, picks the truck size, and assigns a crew that knows the West Texas lane. Staff here also set the departure hour, keeping your truck away from Fort Worth's heaviest traffic so it reaches open interstate quickly. Call (682) 651-5505 any day, Monday to Sunday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Once the truck leaves Dallas, your coordinator follows its progress along the route. Before arrival, you get a call, so someone is ready to open the door in Lubbock.

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

    What shapes your Lubbock price:

    • Total pounds shipped west to Lubbock
    • Crew size for your home
    • One truck or two
    • Dedicated truck or shared space
    • Parking rules on your Lubbock street
    • Stairs and elevators at each address
    • Packing for fragile rooms
    • Storage days before Lubbock delivery

    Your price holds unless the job itself changes, and any change needs your signature first.

    Reviews

    Long Distance Reviews from Dallas Customers

    Jimmy Whitaker a year ago
    I had a cross country move and Evolution Moving made it really easy for me. I really appreciate all their help and everything that went into the planning for it. Specifically on the Dallas side, Osman, Andrew, and Xavier were amazing.
    5.0
    Hey Crae a year ago
    Jeremiah and Jaden came and helped load up a truck we rented for a cross country move. They were kind and professional and speedy! No complaints, very easy process. They addressed all our questions and went to work. Highly recommend
    5.0
    Caleb Day 2 years ago
    Any long move has its bumps but these guys went above and beyond to make things work. Armando and his team work hard from the time they arrive until they unload the last box. I’d recommend these guys for local or out of state moves.
    5.0
    Breanne Vasey 3 years ago
    We had the pleasure of hiring Evolution Moving for our big move last Saturday. Armando, Z, and Michael were an awesome crew!! We had multiple stops and lots of loading/unloading. They started at my husband’s old house, then drove to our apartment, loaded up our 1200 square foot packed apartment (on the 3rd floor I should add), then drove it all to our new house, where they unloaded everything, including an additional 13 ft. truck with new furniture. They did it all in 5 hours! …
    5.0

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    Our Services

    Long Distance Help from Dallas to Lubbock

    Choose only the services your move needs, from a full pack to storage while your Lubbock lease or closing catches up.

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    Long Haul to the South Plains

    Our own truck and crew carry your household from Dallas to Lubbock on one booked schedule. Furniture rides padded and strapped, and beds and tables go back together at your new door.

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    Houses and Apartments

    We move full houses, duplexes, and apartments. Crews protect floors and door frames at your Dallas address, then place each piece by room in your new Lubbock home.

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    Family packing Evolution moving boxes together in a bright living room

    Packing Before the Long Drive

    Packers box dishes, books, and lamps with paper and sturdy cartons so loads hold steady across a full day on the road. Hand us every room or only the fragile ones.

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    Evolution mover shaking hands with a customer beside an open moving truck

    Storage Between Leases

    If your Lubbock lease starts after you leave Dallas, we pick up, hold your goods in storage, and deliver once the keys are yours. You choose the delivery day.

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

    Office and Lab Relocation

    Moving a practice or office to Lubbock? We crate files, wrap computers, and tag every desk by room so your team gets back to work quickly in the new space.

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    Evolution mover carrying a branded cardboard box up into the truck

    Pianos, Safes, Heavy Pieces

    Uprights, gun safes, and slate pool tables get extra hands, straps, and padding. We plan the lift at both doors and check the path through your new Lubbock home.

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    How It Works

    Five Steps from Dallas to Lubbock

    1

    Walk Us Through

    Show us every room on a video call or invite us over in person. We note bulky pieces, stairs, and parking conditions at your Dallas address.

    2

    Get Your Written Price

    Next, you receive one written quote with a not-to-exceed cap. It spells out crew size, truck choice, packing, and any storage you requested.

    3

    Lock In Your Date

    Sign the quote, place your deposit, and pick the load day. We then confirm the truck type, crew names, and arrival window with you by text.

    4

    Load and Roll West

    Crews pad and load your home, then the truck takes I-30 through Fort Worth and I-20 past Abilene. Your coordinator texts you updates from the road.

    5

    Unload in Lubbock

    The truck swings onto US 84 at Roscoe and reaches Lubbock. The crew parks where your plan says, sets furniture by room, and rebuilds the beds.

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    Watch Us Work

    See How Our Crews Prepare a Move

    A company rep speaks on camera next to an Evolution truck. Inside the house, movers bundle furniture in pads and stretch wrap.

    Watch the full video on YouTube

    City Comparison

    Dallas and Lubbock Side by Side

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

    Measure Dallas, TX Lubbock, TX
    Population 1,307,930 264,814
    Median household income $70,518 $60,895
    Median home value $320,700 $212,400
    Average commute 25.7 min 16.3 min
    Median age 33.4 30.5
    State income tax None None

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

    Lubbock runs younger and smaller than Dallas, and homes there sell for noticeably less. For many families, that gap means a bigger yard or an extra bedroom on the same budget. Commutes are shorter too, so living farther from campus or work costs you less time. If you are unsure which side of town fits, rent for a semester and buy once you know the streets.

    Electricity works differently than many newcomers expect. Since 2024, homes served by Lubbock Power & Light buy power from a retail provider they pick, while LP&L only maintains the wires. Pick a retail plan before delivery day, so the lights are on when the crew pulls up.

    Changes to Expect in Lubbock

    • The city weather station sits at 3,254 feet up on the South Plains
    • Expect about 7 inches of snow a season, with December the snowiest month
    • Lubbock power now runs on the ERCOT grid
    • North Overton's rebuild grew out of demand for student housing near Texas Tech

    Why Evolution

    Why Dallas Families Pick Us for the Lubbock Run

    We are a licensed carrier, not a broker, so the company that prices your move is the company that drives it west. Ryan and Cameron Hughey, the brothers who started it, still run the company. Every mover on your job finishes a two-week training program and passes a background check and drug screen before touching a customer’s home. See how our long haul service out of Dallas works.

    • Blankets and pads included
    • Shrink wrap at no charge
    • Free disassembly and reassembly
    • Wardrobe boxes on move day
    • Crews who run Texas lanes weekly
    • Moves across the lower 48
    • Employees, never day laborers
    • Storage between homes
    W-2 Full-time movers
    96% Referral rate
    Own Trucks on every route
    Six Texas hub offices
    Evolution Moving crew sitting at the back of a loaded box truck

    Customer Videos

    Hear It from Our Dallas Customers

    Short clips from real customers, including a repeat client and a move in snowy Dallas weather.

    FAQ

    Dallas to Lubbock Moving Questions

    How much do Dallas to Lubbock movers charge?
    Most studio and one-bedroom moves cost $2,850 to $3,000. Homes with two or three bedrooms run $2,950 to $3,250, and homes with four or more bedrooms run $3,250 to $3,850. Your exact figure comes from the walkthrough, and our online moving cost calculator gives you a quick preview first.
    How long does the move from Dallas to Lubbock take?
    The drive covers 346 miles and takes about 5 hours without traffic. Delivery usually lands within 1 to 2 days. On a shared truck you get a delivery window, since other households ride along. A dedicated truck carries only your belongings, so you get a set delivery date.
    What deposit do you need, and can I finance the move?
    We hold your date with a $500 deposit per truck. Homes with four or more bedrooms usually need two trucks, which means two deposits. If you would rather spread out the cost, Wisetack offers financing with 0% APR available, a soft credit pull, and no fees.
    Can you schedule my move around a Texas Tech start date?
    Yes. Tell us your contract or report date during the walkthrough, and we build the schedule backward from it. If you can, plan delivery a few days before orientation so the house is set up. Moving into campus-owned housing? Ask Texas Tech Transportation and Parking Services where a moving truck may stop.
    Is a move from Dallas to Lubbock covered by federal moving rules?
    No. Both cities sit inside Texas, so this move falls under the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, not federal interstate rules. Your paperwork follows Texas household goods regulations from start to finish. You can see our state registration in the Dallas office details on this page.
    What protection comes with my belongings?
    Free released value coverage comes with every move at $0.60 per pound per article. For more protection, Worry Free coverage upgrades start at $100 for up to $2,000 in value and go to $2,500 for up to $100,000. We explain each level at the walkthrough so you can match coverage to what you own.
    What should I finish the week before the truck comes?
    Confirm parking at both addresses, set up your new utilities, and set aside the medicine, documents, and chargers that ride in your car. Use up open food so the pantry boxes stay light. Our step-by-step moving checklist walks through each week so nothing slips.
    Can your crew load a rental truck I already booked?
    Yes. Our Dallas crews can load a truck or trailer you rented, padding and stacking each piece so it rides well. You drive it to Lubbock yourself. Tell us the truck size during the walkthrough so we send the right number of movers and enough pads.
    Does my Lubbock apartment need a certificate of insurance?
    Many managed buildings ask for one before movers can use a dock or elevator. We issue a certificate of insurance free, usually the same business day. Send us the property manager's request, and we name the building exactly as its office requires.
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