The company that walks your home is the same one that drives it south. We are a licensed carrier, not a broker, so no outside hauler ever touches your load. Your belongings stay on our truck from the curb in Dallas to your McAllen driveway, with no transfer partway down I-35. Owners still run the business day to day. See how our Dallas long distance service works on other routes too.
Dallas to McAllen Movers
Long Distance Movers from Dallas to McAllen
Dallas to McAllen movers for families bound for the Rio Grande Valley, where the last leg rolls past the Border Patrol checkpoint south of Falfurrias. We look over your home by video or in person, then put a capped price in writing before a single box moves. Send us your move date and get your number.
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507 mi
Road miles to McAllen
7.5 hrs
I-35 then US-281
$3,000+
Small homes start at
$500
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Road Notes
Dallas to McAllen: The Drive South
East Dallas pickups often start on US-75. Its Central Expressway stretch from Northwest Highway down to Woodall Rodgers ranks 13th on the 2025 Texas list of most congested roads. So we arrive after the morning crush fades. Once loaded, the truck takes I-35 south through Austin and San Antonio, two cities with ranked bottlenecks of their own, so drivers fuel and rest outside them. Below San Antonio, US-281 carries the load toward the Valley and past a Border Patrol checkpoint that is staffed 24 hours a day.
Old East Dallas houses ask for care. Munger Place holds over 200 homes with Prairie Four Square lines, broad porches and low hipped roofs. Crews pad porch columns and map a longer path to the curb. At the far end, many buyers land in Tres Lagos, a master-planned community in north McAllen with monitored security. Pass along your builder or HOA contact early, and the security team will expect our truck when it pulls in to unload.
Here is how we get ready. A coordinator studies your walkthrough video, counts the bulky pieces such as armoires and hutches, and sets crew size and truck count. We pick a parking spot at each address and send you that plan before load day. Staying in town for part of the job? Our moving team in Dallas covers short local moves as well.
Before the Truck Rolls
- Book a load time after US-75 rush
- Clear porch paths on Swiss Avenue
- Leave Dallas ahead of peak May rains
- Send your Tres Lagos HOA contact
- Plan fuel stops before Falfurrias
- Measure Munger Place doorways for armoires
- Watch Gulf forecasts June through November
- Label every box by its new room
Tick these off and your walkthrough goes faster.
Ready to Book
Lock In Your Dallas to McAllen Move
Your quote covers the crew, truck, pads, shrink wrap, fuel and the full drive south.
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Dallas or McAllen: What Changes When You Move
The table pulls both cities from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey so you compare like with like.
| Measure | Dallas, TX | McAllen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,307,930 | 145,385 |
| Median household income | $70,518 | $61,579 |
| Median home value | $320,700 | $190,400 |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 21.9 min |
| Median age | 33.4 | 33.5 |
| State income tax | None | None |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, retrieved through Data USA.
Housing in McAllen costs far less than in Dallas, so money from a Dallas sale can cover a newer home with room to spare. Paychecks run a bit lower in the Valley, which is worth checking before you accept an offer. Daily drives get shorter. Both cities share nearly the same median age, so you will not feel out of step with your new neighbors.
One cost the table skips is property tax. The City of McAllen grants a $10,000 exemption to homeowners over 65, but you claim it through the Hidalgo County Appraisal District, not the city tax office. Read the details on the McAllen tax department page and file soon after closing.
Valley Realities to Plan For
- Tres Lagos plans over 20 miles of hike and bike trails
- McAllen police monitor community cameras in Tres Lagos
- Over 100 acres of lakes sit inside Tres Lagos
- The city tax office is at 311 N. 15th Street in McAllen
Route Pricing
How Much Does a Dallas to McAllen Move Cost?
Your price grows with the pounds you ship, not the hours on the road. We weigh crew size, how many trucks the load needs, stairs or long carries, and extras like packing. The figure we write down works as a ceiling. If the job matches the walkthrough, your bill lands at or below it.
| Size of home | Typical weight | Crew and trucks | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 1,500 to 3,500 lbs | 2 movers, 1 truck | $3,000 to $3,200 |
| 2 to 3 bedrooms | 4,000 to 8,000 lbs | 3 movers, 1 truck | $3,200 to $3,400 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 9,000 to 13,000 lbs | 4 movers, 2 trucks | $3,400 to $3,900 |
Each range covers the crew, the truck, fuel, any tolls and the whole drive to the Valley. Card payments carry a 2.5% fee.
Run the Numbers
Estimate Your Dallas to McAllen Move
Enter your home size and move date to see a rough figure for the haul south before you book a walkthrough.
Typical ranges, not a quote. 2.5% fee on card balances.
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Why Evolution
Why Hire Us for Dallas to McAllen
- Two-week crew training program
- Background-checked, drug-screened movers
- Route prices posted openly
- Pads and shrink wrap included
- Offices in six Texas cities
- Free certificate of insurance
- Free basic valuation coverage
- Video walkthrough option
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Leaving Dallas: Swiss Avenue Homes
Swiss Avenue was the first local historic district in Dallas, and its roughly 200 revival, Prairie and Bungalow homes tend to hold big, solid furniture. Because this route is priced by weight, every heavy sideboard you sell or gift lowers the bill. Walk each room a month out, tag what stays, and have the rest gone before the walkthrough. Then the written price reflects only what rides south.
Settling into Tres Lagos, McAllen
Tres Lagos spans about 2,500 acres in north McAllen, with plans for roughly 5,000 single-family homes plus townhomes and apartments. Its planned sections include Estancia, Escondido and Ensenada. Give us the full street address, your section name and your closing time. With that, the crew knows the right entrance and when the keys will be in your hand. We text you when the truck leaves Dallas.
Family on Both Sides of the Bridge
If life in McAllen will include trips across the Rio Grande, learn the crossings. The city runs the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge around the clock, while Anzalduas, out in Mission, opens 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Relatives coming over to help you unpack? Tell us which bridge they use and when. We can line up the unload so extra hands arrive as the truck does.
Valley Heat in High Summer
NWS Brownsville calls the hot, dry spell from mid-July to mid-August La Canícula. In 2009, the McAllen airport logged 49 straight days at 100°F or higher. During those weeks we start unloading early in the morning and rotate the crew through water breaks. Wrapped furniture stays covered until it is inside, so harsh sun and road dust never touch the finish on your tables.
How It Works
Five Steps from Dallas to McAllen
1
Walk Us Through
Show us every room on a video call or invite us over. We note bulky pieces, tight stairs and anything you plan to sell first.
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Get Your Capped Price
You receive a written not-to-exceed figure listing crew size, truck count, packing and each service you chose, so you can check it line by line.
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Reserve Your Dates
Pick shared or dedicated service, sign the order, and pay the per-truck deposit to hold your load day on our calendar.
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Down I-35 and US-281
Your truck heads south through Austin and San Antonio, then follows US-281 past Falfurrias toward the Valley while GPS tracking shows where it is.
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Unload in McAllen
Crews set furniture by room in Tres Lagos or anywhere in McAllen, rebuild beds and tables, and walk the house with you before they leave.
See Us Work
Watch an Evolution Crew Prepare a Home
Our team member talks on camera beside the truck about how we run a move, then movers wrap and pad the furniture indoors.
Watch the full video on YouTube
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Dallas Office
Your McAllen Move Starts on Greenville Avenue
Our office at 11884 Greenville Ave #100A, Dallas, TX 75243 sits near the north end of Central Expressway. Staff there review your walkthrough, match a truck to your weight and choose the crew. They also set your start time so loading begins after expressway traffic toward downtown has thinned out. Call (682) 651-5505 any day of the week, Monday to Sunday, from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. While your goods travel south, a coordinator keeps you posted and confirms the McAllen unload time with you well ahead of arrival. That way you can be at the door when the truck pulls up.
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What sets your McAllen price:
- Total weight of furniture and boxes
- Crew size your home needs
- Porches, stairs and long carries in East Dallas
- Entry rules at your McAllen community
- Unload timing around Valley summer heat
- Packing help you add
- Storage days between homes
- Pianos, safes and other heavy items
Your price moves only if the job itself changes, and only after you sign off in writing.
Real Reviews
Dallas Long Distance Customers in Their Own Words
Rocio Beckham
2 years ago
We picked Evolution based on outstanding reviews, and we’re glad we did! They carefully wrapped all furniture and transported it with care! They also set it up before they left. Crew was super friendly and helpful! I would highly recommend them!
5.0
Leah Conley
a year ago
Movers were on time, efficient, took great care with the handling of my items and being sure they were wrapped and supported before being placed on the moving truck. Great crew who made it worth the money and got the move done in an impressive amount of time. Highly recommend.
5.0
Livia Mankaa
a year ago
I had an amazing crew, very professional. Bryce, Dre and Osman handled my things with care. Everything was wrapped and padded as needed. All I had to do was sit back and relax. I will recommend Evolution Moving Company, especially this crew.
5.0
kristy ford
a year ago
Chase and Bryce did a great job. They made sure everything was wrapped and secured. The move took less time than what I was quoted, so I saved some money. They were nice, professional and efficient.
5.0
Our Services
Long Distance Help for Your McAllen Move
Pick only what you need for the drive south, from full packing to a spot in storage while your Valley home closes.
Long Haul to the Valley
Our own truck and crew carry your home down I-35 and US-281 with no handoff to another hauler. Your coordinator shares progress and a firm delivery plan along the way.
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Whole-Home Moves
Leaving an East Dallas bungalow or a newer suburban house? Crews take apart beds, pad every piece, and rebuild the furniture in your McAllen rooms.
full home relocation help
Packing Before You Go
Packers box fragile kitchens, books and art with fresh materials so nothing shifts on the long ride south. Choose a full pack or only the rooms you dread.
Dallas packing crews
Storage Between Closings
If your McAllen closing slips, we keep your goods in storage and deliver once the keys are in your hand. You avoid a second load and a rushed rental.
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Office and Shop Moves
Relocating a business to the Valley? We pack files, desks and equipment, label each workstation, and set it up so your team can open quickly in McAllen.
commercial relocation options
Pianos and Heavy Pieces
Uprights, gun safes and marble tables get extra crew, boards and straps. We plan the lift at both doors before load day so nothing gets forced.
piano and safe movingMore Routes
Other Long Distance Routes from Dallas
Heading somewhere else in Texas or beyond? These routes leave from the same Dallas office.
Customer Clips
Hear from Dallas Customers on Video
Short clips from people who moved with us, including one on a snowy Dallas day.
Plan Ahead
Tools for Your McAllen Relocation
Use these guides to sort your belongings, budget the drive south and prepare paperwork before McAllen move day.
FAQ
Dallas to McAllen Moving Questions Answered
