($673+) Dayton, OH to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Fort Worth, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,018-mile relocation from Dayton, Ohio, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $2,389 and $8,901. 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 $266 - $1,776, 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 Dayton typically charge a base rate around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Dayton to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,389 - $5,173
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,612 - $6,662
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,593 - $8,901

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 Dayton to Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Dayton to Fort Worth?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Dayton, OH to Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,182 and $4,149. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Fort Worth. If you go over that window, storage in Dayton adds around $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Dayton to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,182 - $2,178
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,600 - $3,029
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $4,149

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Dayton, OH and Fort Worth, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $622 in Dayton, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $67 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $133 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Dayton to Fort Worth?

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 Dayton, OH to Fort Worth, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,018 miles from Dayton, Ohio, to Fort Worth, Texas, running $714 - $1,980. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $288 - $329
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Dayton to Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $714 - $1,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $719 - $1,642
• 4+ bedrooms: $950 - $1,980

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 $67 and $311.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $133.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $288 and $329 for the 1,018-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 $622 for 2 movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton to Fort Worth?

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 Dayton, OH to Fort Worth, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Dayton, Ohio, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Fort Worth, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,255 and $2,447.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Dayton to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,086 - $1,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,255 - $2,447
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,744 - $3,319

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Dayton, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $622.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $67 and $133 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Fort Worth?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Dayton, OH vs Fort Worth, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fort Worth, side by side with Dayton 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.