($628+) Lexington, KY to McKinney, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to McKinney, TX

Full-service movers for the 858-mile relocation from Lexington, Kentucky, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,925 and $8,541. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $298 - $1,988, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Lexington typically charge a base rate around $197 plus $70 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Lexington to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,925 - $5,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,541 - $6,281
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,326 - $8,541

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Lexington to McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lexington to McKinney?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lexington, KY to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,151 and $4,016. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Lexington costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lexington to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,212
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $2,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,010 - $4,016

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in McKinney, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $696 in Lexington, KY. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Lexington to McKinney?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Lexington, KY to McKinney, TX

A rental truck for this 858-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to McKinney, Texas, costs between $647 and $1,677. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $271 - $310
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lexington to McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $647 - $1,116
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $672 - $1,368
• 4+ bedrooms: $842 - $1,677

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $75 and $348.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $271 and $310 for the 858-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $696 for 2 movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lexington to McKinney?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Lexington, KY to McKinney, TX

For larger DIY moves from Lexington, Kentucky, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to McKinney, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,196 and $2,433.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Lexington to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,433
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,544 - $2,999

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $149.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly five hours typically average $696.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington to McKinney?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Lexington, KY vs McKinney, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in McKinney, side by side with Lexington on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.