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Austin to Dallas movers
Butter Brothers moves homes and offices from Austin to Dallas and its suburbs, about 195 miles up I-35. Most Dallas moves are quoted by the hour, like a local move, and are usually done in one day. Our own crew drives the truck the whole way, so the same crew that loads your things in Austin unloads them in Dallas. Premium care for the whole trip: every piece padded and wrapped, floors protected, furniture taken apart and put back together.
The drive from Austin to Dallas
Dallas is about 195 miles north of Austin. In a car that's about 3 hours on I-35. With a loaded moving truck and traffic around Austin, Waco or Dallas, plan on longer.
The usual route runs up I-35 through Round Rock, Georgetown, Temple and Waco, then on to Dallas. The SH 130 toll road is an option to skip central Austin, rejoining I-35 north of Georgetown.
We plan the start time and the route around traffic, so the day runs smoothly.
What to know about the drive
- Austin: I-35 constructionTxDOT's I-35 Capital Express Central project through central Austin is planned to run into the early 2030s. Lane changes and closures are common.
- Waco: work zonesTxDOT's My35 Waco South project started in 2025 and is expected to run into 2029. Expect work zones through Waco.
- Dallas: heavy trafficDallas-Fort Worth has 41 of the 100 most congested road segments in Texas (2025 report). Woodall Rogers Freeway, at the edge of Uptown and Downtown, ranked #3 statewide.
- Summer heatAustin averages about 29 days a year at 100°F or hotter. In summer, an early start keeps the crew and your things cooler.
What your Austin to Dallas move looks like
Same crew, same care, start to finish. Here's the day, step by step.
We protect and pack up
The crew protects floors and doorways, pads and wraps every piece, and takes apart beds, tables and desks.
We load with care
Heavy items go in first and fragile items are packed tight, so nothing shifts on the highway.
Our crew drives to Dallas
Your crew drives the truck themselves. No hand-off to another driver or company along the way. We plan the route and timing around traffic.
We unload and set up
Furniture goes in the right rooms and gets put back together. Your timeline is spelled out in your quote.
Moving into Dallas
High-rises and apartments. Many Uptown and Downtown buildings ask you to reserve an elevator or loading dock and may want a certificate of insurance. Ask your building for its move-in rules early. We can provide a certificate of insurance on request.
Street parking. Rules for parking a moving truck on the street vary by building and neighborhood. Check with your building or HOA, and with the City of Dallas (311), before moving day.
Gated and HOA communities. Arrange gate access and check HOA rules on moving trucks before the crew arrives.
Dallas suburbs we move to
Frisco. In Collin and Denton counties, along the Dallas North Tollway and SH 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway).
Celina, Princeton, Anna and Melissa. North of Dallas, among the fastest-growing cities in the country in recent Census Bureau estimates. Lots of brand-new homes, so send a map pin if your street isn't on maps yet.
McKinney and Plano. Established suburbs north of Dallas with a mix of newer and older neighborhoods.
Quoted by the Hour, Usually Done in One Day
Most Austin to Dallas moves are quoted the same way as a local move: by the hour, and you pay for the actual time. Most are done in one day. Depending on the size of your move, a bigger move may need an overnight. You'll know before you book.
- Tell Us About Your MoveBoth addresses, your dates and what you're moving. Start online or call (512) 676-5375.
- Get Your Free QuoteHourly, like a local move. Everything is spelled out before you book, including your timeline and whether you need an overnight.
- Book Your DateSign your estimate, pick a protection plan, and a deposit holds your date.
- Packing, If You Want ItQuoted separately. See packing services.
Professional movers in an unprofessional industry
Great moves come from getting the small things right, every time. Here's what that looks like on moving day.
Trained, background-checked crews
Every mover is trained on our standards: padding and wrapping your furniture, and protecting your home and doorways.
The clock starts at the first item
Not when the truck leaves our shop. It stops when the truck is empty at your new place.
No surprise fees
Your quote spells out crew size, expected time and what is included. See how we price a move.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and insured, with protection plan options for every move.
Austin to Dallas moving questions
How much does it cost to move from Austin to Dallas?
Most Dallas moves are quoted like a local move, by the hour, so the total depends on your home size, crew size and time on the road. Get your free quote online or call (512) 676-5375.
How far is Dallas from Austin?
About 195 miles, or about 3 hours by car on I-35. A loaded moving truck and traffic around Austin, Waco or Dallas can add time.
Do you move to Dallas suburbs like Frisco, McKinney and Plano?
Yes. We move from Austin to Dallas and its suburbs. Tell us the address when you ask for a quote.
Who drives the truck to Dallas?
Our own crew. The same crew that loads your home in Austin drives the truck and unloads it in Dallas. Your things never change hands.
How long does an Austin to Dallas move take?
Usually one day. Our crew loads, drives and unloads the same day. Depending on the size of your move, a bigger move may need an overnight. We confirm your timeline with your quote.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to three weeks ahead is ideal. Book earlier for summer and the end of the month, the busiest times to move.
Do you move from Dallas to Austin too?
Yes. We move Dallas to Austin too, with our own crew driving our truck the whole way. Most are quoted by the hour, like a local move, and usually done in one day. Call us at (512) 676-5375 or book your move online.
Ready for a smooth move?
Tell us about your move for a free quote, or talk to a real person.