Austin to Dallas Movers

A new job in Plano, family in Frisco, or a fresh start in Uptown? Elite Star Movers helps households and businesses move from Austin, Buda, Kyle, San Antonio, and the rest of Central Texas to Dallas and the surrounding Metroplex. It’s one of the most traveled moving corridors in Texas, and we know it well.

We’re a family owned and operated moving company based in Buda with more than 10 years of experience. Since your move stays inside Texas, it’s handled under our Texas state license (TXDMV #007098595c), and as a long-distance move it comes with our flat-rate price guarantee.

Austin to Dallas: Route Overview

Dallas is about 195 miles north of downtown Austin. Nearly every trip follows I-35 through Round Rock, Georgetown, Temple, and Waco. Just north of Hillsboro, the highway splits: I-35E heads to Dallas and I-35W to Fort Worth. Depending on traffic and your starting point, the SH-130 toll road east of Austin can be a useful way around the city’s I-35 congestion.

Distance: about 195 miles from Austin, a bit more from Buda, Kyle, or San Antonio.
Main highways: I-35 to I-35E, with SH-130 as an alternate around Austin.
Traffic: I-35 through Austin, Waco, and the southern Dallas suburbs can back up at peak hours, so we plan load and departure times around it.
Same rules, same license: An in-state move means no new state paperwork to sort out on the moving side.

North Texas Weather to Plan Around

Dallas runs a little cooler than Austin in winter and every bit as hot in summer. Spring is hail and severe-storm season in North Texas, roughly March through June, so keep an eye on the forecast and have a plan to move furniture inside quickly if a storm rolls in. Occasional winter ice can close roads for a day or two. Fall is a popular, comfortable moving window.

Flat-Rate Pricing for Your Dallas Move

A move up I-35 shouldn’t come with a surprise bill at the other end. Our flat-rate price guarantee on long-distance moves lets you know your price before moving day, and our Quality Service Guaranteed promise covers how we treat your home and belongings. Your written quote confirms the flat rate and exactly what it includes, so share a complete inventory when you request it.

Why Move to Dallas with Elite Star

Central Texas family business: Family owned and operated, based in Buda.
Owner in the field: Our owner helps with estimates and works with the crews.
Licensed for Texas moves: State-licensed through TXDMV (#007098595c) and insured.
Credentials you can check: BBB-registered and HomeAdvisor-screened with Elite Service, Top Rated, and Best of 2018 awards.
Home and office moves: We handle residential and commercial moves along the corridor.

What We Handle on an Austin to Dallas Move

Packing: Full-home or partial packing, plus boxes and wrapping materials.
Protection: Pads and wrapping for furniture, artwork, mirrors, and electronics.
Furniture work: Disassembly in Central Texas and reassembly at your Dallas-area home.
Loading and unloading: Careful loading and room-by-room placement.
Unpacking: Help getting boxes emptied and cleared out.
Pianos: Experienced piano moving for uprights and grands.
Office moves: Desks, files, and equipment for small businesses heading to North Texas.

How Quotes and Scheduling Work

Send us your list. Use our online quote form or call with your Dallas-area address and preferred dates.
Get your estimate. We email you a quote after reviewing your inventory. Larger homes can book a free in-home estimate.
Schedule your move. Once you book, we confirm the date and walk you through how loading and delivery timing will work for your move.
Moving day. Our crew packs (if requested), loads, drives the corridor, and unloads at your new place.

Austin to Dallas Moving Timeline

8 weeks out

Request your quote. End-of-month dates and summer weekends go first.
If you’re renting, check your lease end date against your new move-in date.
Start clearing out the garage and closets.

4 weeks out

Set up utilities and internet. Dallas-area electricity is often a deregulated market, so you may need to pick a retail electric provider.
Get move-in rules from your apartment, HOA, or building, including elevator reservations and permitted move hours.
Update your address with USPS, your bank, and your employer.

1 week out

Pack a first-night box with sheets, towels, toiletries, chargers, and medications.
Confirm gate codes, parking instructions, and the best entrance for the truck.
Defrost the refrigerator and drain gas from yard equipment.

Pianos and Specialty Items

Moving a piano 200 miles is very different from rolling it across a room. We use the right equipment and padding to protect the finish, legs, and keys, and we plan for stairs and tight turns at both homes. Safes, large glass pieces, and exercise equipment can usually be moved as well; just list them when you request your quote so we bring the right crew.

Tips for Moving Into the Dallas Area

Choosing your part of the Metroplex

Dallas proper includes neighborhoods like Uptown, Lakewood, the M Streets, Lake Highlands, and Bishop Arts in Oak Cliff. North of the city, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Richardson, and Carrollton are popular with families, while Irving, Grand Prairie, and Arlington sit between Dallas and Fort Worth. Distances inside the Metroplex are big, so commute time matters.

Apartments, HOAs, and high-rises

Many Dallas-area apartment communities set move-in windows and require a reserved elevator or loading area. Master-planned communities in Collin and Denton counties often have HOA rules on truck parking. Uptown and downtown towers typically ask for a certificate of insurance in advance.

Tolls and traffic

North Texas has an extensive network of toll roads, including the Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, and Sam Rayburn Tollway. Plan your own drive around rush hour on I-635 and US-75.

More moving resources: see our Austin to Houston movers and Austin to Nashville movers pages, or our long distance moving overview. Staying close to home? Our Austin movers can help.

Austin to Dallas Moving FAQs

How far is Dallas from Austin?

Dallas is about 195 miles from downtown Austin. Most moves follow I-35 north through Round Rock, Temple, and Waco, then I-35E into Dallas.

Does my Austin to Dallas move get a flat-rate price?

Austin to Dallas moves are covered by our flat-rate price guarantee on long-distance moves, and all of our work is backed by Quality Service Guaranteed. Your written quote confirms the flat rate and what it covers.

Are you licensed for moves within Texas?

Yes. Elite Star Movers is state-licensed in Texas (TXDMV #007098595c) and insured, so we are set up for moves between Austin and Dallas. We are also BBB-registered and screened by HomeAdvisor.

Do you move to Dallas suburbs like Plano and Frisco?

Yes. We move households and businesses to Dallas and the surrounding area, including Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Richardson, Irving, and Arlington.

Can you move my piano from Austin to Dallas?

Yes. Our crews move upright and grand pianos with the right equipment and protection, including at homes with stairs.

How far ahead should I book an Austin to Dallas move?

As early as you can, ideally several weeks ahead. End-of-month dates and summer weekends are the first to fill up.

Get Your Free Austin to Dallas Moving Quote

Ready to head up I-35? Get a quote online or call (512) 358-7827. Toll-free, call (888) 368-4689, or email info@elitestarmovers.com.