Short answer: no. Dallas to Fort Worth is about 30 miles, and for us it is a regular local move, billed by the hour with a two-hour minimum. It is not a long-distance move, but it is a drive across the Metroplex, and that changes how the day is planned.
The drive is part of the clock
Loading, the drive, and unloading all count toward the hours. Crews run along I-30, or the SH-183 and I-20 corridors, and traffic can double the drive at rush hour. A mid-morning start usually keeps the truck out of the worst of it.
Which side are you leaving from?
Our crews start at our Fort Worth office, so a move that begins in Fort Worth starts close to the truck. A move that begins in Dallas adds a travel line, $60 to $150 depending on distance, listed separately in the estimate.
Two addresses, two sets of rules
- Dallas towers: freight elevator window, dock hours, and often a certificate of insurance
- Fort Worth lofts near Sundance Square and West 7th: elevator hours and tight loading
- Older houses on either side: steps, narrow driveways, and long carries from the street
- Suburban subdivisions: HOA move-in windows and gate codes
Timing a cross-Metroplex move
Month-end and weekend dates fill first on both sides of the Metroplex, and the Stock Show in Fort Worth in January and the State Fair at Fair Park in the fall change traffic on their weeks. If your date is flexible, mid-week and mid-month are usually easier to book.
