Houston, Texas to Austin, Texas Freight Shipping

The Houston to Austin freight corridor spans roughly 190 miles on the I-10 Gulf Corridor. Palletized LTL shipments run $220 - $390, a dedicated dry-van truckload moves for $650 - $850, and temperature-controlled reefer freight runs $850 - $1,100. This lane runs headhaul-heavy — Houston moves more freight toward Austin than it pulls back, so outbound capacity is typically tighter than the return leg. Typical freight moving out of Houston includes Energy and Healthcare; Austin commonly receives Tech and Government. Every shipment includes a Bill of Lading and cargo insurance, with pickups available within 1–3 business days of booking. Get a free, instant freight quote for Houston to Austin in under 60 seconds — LTL, FTL, flatbed, and reefer, all reviewed and confirmed by our freight team before dispatch.