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Fort Worth to Killeen Moving

Fort Worth to Killeen Movers

Fort Worth to Killeen movers from Evolution load your home, roll south through Burleson and Alvarado, then swing west toward Fort Hood and the Killeen college campuses. A video or in-person walkthrough locks a written price before your crew shows up. Tell us your move date and get your number today.

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151 mi Road Miles to Killeen
2.3 hrs Drive Time via I-35W
$1,500+ Studio Moves From
$500 Deposit per Truck
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Ratings Our Fort Worth Crews Have Earned

Google
4.9
out of 5 stars
yelp
4.7
out of 5 stars
BBB
Listed
Business profile
94%
Recommend us on Facebook
Scores come from our Fort Worth Google profile and other public review sites you can open and check yourself.

Road Notes

Fort Worth to Killeen Route Plan

Your truck heads out on I-35W and rolls south through Burleson and Alvarado in Johnson County. It joins I-35 for the long middle stretch, then takes I-14 west into Killeen. The slow spot sits close to home. TTI ranks I-20 from I-35W east to US 287 as the 26th most congested Texas road segment for 2025. Crews loading in south or east Fort Worth leave before or after that rush. Drivers top off fuel before leaving Tarrant County, so the truck rolls through without a long stop.

Loading in Fort Worth starts with a street check. During the walkthrough we look at access, stairs, long hallways and the spot where the truck can stand, so nothing surprises the crew on load day. Killeen has its own catch. City code makes it unlawful to park any vehicle over one ton within 600 feet of residential property. So your truck unloads when it arrives instead of waiting at the curb overnight.

On the walkthrough, your coordinator notes bulky pieces, stair carries and where the truck can stand at each address. Crew size follows the weight you ship, not a hunch. We sketch a parking plan for both streets and pick a start time that lines up with your Killeen keys. Get to know our moving team based in Fort Worth before you book.

Before Your Killeen Run

  • Measure doorways at your Killeen rental
  • Start Killeen city utility service early
  • Avoid I-20 rush hours when loading
  • Point the truck to pavement, not grass
  • File your Bell County homestead application
  • Schedule summer loads before afternoon heat
  • Label boxes by Killeen room names
  • Photograph electronics wiring before unplugging

Missed a step? Your walkthrough covers each one before load day.

Evolution mover carries a branded box while a customer sits on a padded bed

Ready to Roll

Map Out Your Fort Worth to Killeen Move

Your quote lists crew size, truck count, packing supplies, fuel and every extra service you pick.

Start My Killeen Quote Call (682) 651-5505

Leaving Fort Worth: TCC Trinity River

Finishing classes at TCC Trinity River Campus East on East Belknap Street and transferring to a Killeen school? Trim the load first. Sell old textbooks, cinder block shelves and the spare futon before your walkthrough, since every pound counts toward the price. Pack books in small cartons so each one stays easy to lift. Then tell us whether the truck can pull into a lot or must stop on the street, and we plan the carry around it.

Settling into Killeen Near Downtown

Downtown Killeen runs between Rancier Avenue, also FM 439, on the north and Veterans Memorial Boulevard, or Business 190, on the south. It sits right outside the post's East Gate, and many homes nearby are older with narrow drives. Send us the exact address, which street the front door faces and any steps up to the porch. With that, the crew knows where to park and which pieces need extra hands.

Moving a Student into Morton Hall

Central Texas College houses students in Morton Hall, a co-ed two-story residence hall on its Killeen campus. Each room already has a mini-fridge and microwave, so leave yours in Fort Worth. Any extra furniture needs approval from the Residence Hall Manager before it goes inside. Spring 2027 move-in runs January 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We can time your delivery to that window and carry only the approved items upstairs.

Killeen Heat and Freeze Windows

NOAA normals show Killeen reaching 90 degrees on about 105 days a year, with roughly 18 days at 100 or above. The median first freeze lands near November 17 and the last near March 14. In summer, we load early and wrap wood furniture in pads and shrink wrap. Keep candles, vinyl records, medicine and electronics in your car. Winter movers should drain hoses and bring house plants inside the cab.

Route Cost

What Does Moving from Fort Worth to Killeen Cost?

Three things shape your price on this lane: the weight you ship, the crew and trucks that weight needs, and how close we can park at each door. Packing or storage adds to it. After the walkthrough, your written not-to-exceed figure works as a ceiling, so the final bill can land lower but never higher.

Home size Est. weight Crew Typical range
Studio or 1 bedroom 1,500 to 3,500 lbs 2 movers, 1 truck $1,500 to $1,700
2 to 3 bedrooms 4,000 to 8,000 lbs 3 movers, 1 truck $1,700 to $1,900
4+ bedrooms 9,000 to 13,000 lbs 4 movers, 2 trucks $1,900 to $2,400

Each range covers the crew, the truck, fuel, any tolls and the full drive south to your Killeen door. Balances paid by card carry a 2.5% fee.

Run Your Numbers

Estimate Your Fort Worth to Killeen Move

Plug in your home size and move month to see a working figure for the trip from Tarrant County down to Bell County.

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

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    Evolution Moving Company (1,035)

    3320 Dooling St #100A, Fort Worth, TX 76111
    Mon to Sun, 7:30 AM to 8 PM

    Local Office

    Your Killeen Move Begins on Dooling Street

    Planners at our Dooling Street office review your walkthrough, match the truck to your inventory and pick a crew sized for the load. They watch the I-20 backup east of I-35W and set your start so the truck clears Tarrant County ahead of peak traffic. Students bound for a Killeen campus get load days matched to their check-in dates. Call (682) 651-5505 any day of the week between 7:30 AM and 8 PM. Once the truck pulls out, your coordinator texts progress updates and confirms the unload window with whoever holds your Killeen keys. Questions about timing go to that same person.

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

    What Sets Your Killeen Price

    • Total weight of what rides south
    • Departure timing around I-20 rush hours
    • Truck parking at your Killeen address
    • Crew size your inventory calls for
    • Packing service for some or all rooms
    • Storage days if your lease starts late
    • Bulky pieces like pianos or safes
    • Shared truck space or a dedicated truck

    Your total moves only when the job itself grows, and only after you sign off on that change in writing.

    Customer Words

    What Fort Worth Customers Say About Our Crews

    Careful Storage Unit Help
    Paige Johnson 3 months ago
    Sheldon and his team were great. Efficient, polite and very careful with my belongings. They helped me organize my storage unit once we arrived as well which was amazing. Would hire again!
    5.0
    Clear Communication Throughout
    Georgia Thompson a year ago
    We had a fantastic experience with the company! The moving team was incredibly polite and efficient. Communication from start to finish was also flawless. I will be a returning customer!
    5.0
    King Bed and Setup
    Kathy OBrien 8 months ago
    Jose and Sheldon were kind efficient and careful and removing a large king size bed and setting up Furniture in my home. They made everything seem easy and their patience was excellent.
    5.0
    Fast, Careful Crew
    Lela 4 months ago
    Thomas, Jose and Cole did a great job! They worked fast and took good care of my things. I will recommend to my friends and will definitely use Evolution Moving Company again, thanks!
    5.0

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    What We Offer

    Services from Our Fort Worth to Killeen Movers

    Pick the help your move needs, from a single dorm room to a full house, all planned by our Fort Worth office.

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    Long Haul to Bell County

    Your belongings ride on an Evolution truck from Tarrant County to Killeen, driven by our own employees. Nothing gets handed to an outside hauler, and you track one company from pickup to unload.

    Fort Worth long haul moves
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    Family Homes and Rentals

    From a downtown apartment to a ranch-style house, we wrap, load and rebuild furniture in the Killeen rooms you name. Beds go up first so the night after the move feels normal.

    home moving crews
    Family packing Evolution moving boxes together in a bright living room

    Full or Partial Packing

    Short on time between finals and move day? Our packers box the kitchen, books and fragile decor with fresh materials, then label each carton for the room it belongs in.

    packing help near you
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    Storage While You Wait

    When your Killeen lease or dorm room opens later than your Fort Worth lease ends, we hold your things in storage and deliver once the keys are ready.

    short-term storage options
    Evolution movers in blue shirts posing with boxes inside a loaded moving truck

    Office and Clinic Moves

    Relocating a practice or small office south? We plan after-hours loading, protect files and computers, and set desks where your floor plan shows so staff can get back to work.

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

    Pianos, Safes and Heavy Pieces

    Upright pianos, gun safes and treadmills get skid boards, straps and extra hands, so heavy items reach your Killeen rooms without scraping floors, walls or door frames.

    piano and heavy item movers

    How It Works

    From Fort Worth to Killeen in Five Steps

    1

    Walk Us Through Home

    Show us each room on a video call or book an in-home visit. We note heavy items, stairs and how close a truck can park.

    2

    Get Your Written Price

    You receive a written not-to-exceed price listing crew, trucks, packing and any storage, so you see the ceiling before you commit to anything.

    3

    Lock In Your Date

    Pay the deposit to reserve your crew and truck. You then get a confirmation with arrival times and a short prep list for load day.

    4

    South on I-35W and I-35

    Wrapped and strapped, your goods leave Fort Worth on I-35W, merge onto I-35 and keep rolling south through Central Texas toward Bell County.

    5

    Unload in Killeen

    The truck exits onto I-14 west, parks on pavement near your door and unloads on arrival, with beds rebuilt and boxes placed by room.

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

    See Us Work

    Watch an Evolution Crew in Action

    Furniture gets quilted pads and stretch film inside the home, and a team member speaks about the job beside an Evolution truck.

    Watch the full video on YouTube

    City Snapshot

    Fort Worth and Killeen, Side by Side

    These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, so you can weigh both cities on the same terms.

    Measure Fort Worth, TX Killeen, TX
    Population 963,194 158,159
    Median household income $79,507 $60,977
    Median home value $303,000 $215,400
    Average commute 27.1 min 25.5 min
    Median age 33.6 30.3
    State income tax None None

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

    Homes in Killeen tend to cost less than homes in Fort Worth, so a family that sells here can often buy more space there. Paychecks run smaller in Killeen, which makes a careful budget worth the effort. The town also skews younger, a fit for a place shaped by a college district and a large Army post. Commute habits look close to what you know now.

    Your first Killeen utility bill carries two charges that rental listings rarely mention. The city bills a single-family home $10 a month for street upkeep, as the City of Killeen street maintenance fee page explains. A drainage utility fee of $5.40 a month joins it. Add both to your monthly plan before you sign a lease or close.

    What Changes After You Arrive

    • Historic Downtown Killeen is listed on the National Register
    • A&M-Central Texas students apply for dorm space through CTC
    • CTC accepts dorm room requests up to six months before a term
    • Only one trailer, 16 feet or shorter, may sit visibly on a Killeen lot

    Why Evolution

    Why Book Us for the Fort Worth to Killeen Trip

    Evolution is a licensed carrier, not a broker, so the company that prices your move is the company that drives it. Our movers finish a training program before they work in the field, and every one passes a background check and drug screen. Pads and shrink wrap come at no extra charge on every load. See how our long distance team in Fort Worth handles longer Texas runs.

    • Owner-run Texas moving company
    • Crews run Texas lanes weekly
    • Furniture taken apart and rebuilt
    • Wardrobe boxes on load day
    • Offices in six Texas cities
    • One textable point of contact
    • Moves to all contiguous states
    • Home and office moves handled
    W-2 Full-time movers
    96% Referral rate
    Own Trucks and crews
    Dedicated Truck option
    Evolution Moving crew sitting at the back of a loaded box truck

    Fort Worth relies on Evolution Moving Company

    FAQ

    Fort Worth to Killeen Moving Questions

    What will my Killeen move cost from Fort Worth?
    A studio or one-bedroom runs $1,500 to $1,700 with 2 movers and 1 truck. Most 2 to 3 bedroom homes land at $1,700 to $1,900, handled by 3 movers. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms run $1,900 to $2,400 with 4 movers and 2 trucks. Your walkthrough sets the exact figure, and our long distance cost calculator gives a quick early estimate.
    How long is the drive, and when will my things arrive?
    The trip covers 151 miles, or about 2.3 hours of driving without traffic stops. Delivery takes 1 day on this lane. On a shared truck, you get a delivery window because other customers ride along. Book a dedicated truck and your goods arrive on a set date, with nothing else aboard.
    How much is the deposit, and can I pay over time?
    The deposit is $500 per truck, and it holds your date. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually take 2 trucks, so plan on two deposits there. You can spread the balance through Wisetack, which offers 0% APR financing to qualified customers. Applying uses a soft credit pull and carries no fees.
    What if my Killeen dorm or rental is not ready yet?
    We can store your things and deliver once you have keys. This matters for students, because Morton Hall at Central Texas College closes during winter break and spring break. The college asks residents to arrange other housing for those weeks. Storage bridges the gap without a second trip back to Fort Worth.
    Where do I apply for a homestead exemption in Killeen?
    You file with the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County, not the City of Killeen. The district keeps a Killeen office at 301 Priest Drive, plus offices in Belton and Temple. Its website posts the homestead and disabled veteran application. Filing after you buy a home can lower the taxable value of your new place.
    Can you move a UNT Health Fort Worth student or staff member?
    Yes. UNT Health Fort Worth, known as UNT Health Science Center until its July 2025 rebrand, sits on Camp Bowie Boulevard. We load apartments and homes around that campus and carry them south. Pack scrubs, textbooks and license papers in a labeled essentials box so you can find them during your first Killeen week.
    What should ride in my car instead of the truck?
    Keep anything you cannot replace or need right away with you. That means IDs, school transcripts, closing papers, prescriptions, laptops, jewelry and pets. Add a phone charger, a change of clothes and basic cleaning supplies. Everything else can go on the truck, padded and wrapped by the crew.
    Is my furniture protected if something gets damaged?
    Basic released value coverage comes with every move at no cost. If you own antiques, electronics or newer furniture, you can upgrade to Worry Free coverage for broader protection. Ask about each level during your walkthrough, and pick one before load day so the paperwork matches your inventory.
    When should I start packing for this move?
    Begin about a month out with closets, books and decor you rarely use. Save the kitchen and bathroom for the final few days. Our printable moving checklist breaks the weeks into small tasks, which helps if you are also finishing a semester or wrapping up a job.
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