Broken Arrow, OK → Ames, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Broken Arrow to Ames

About 507 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,680, delivery in 2–5 days, 177 carriers on the Broken Arrow side and 55 in Ames.

507 miroad distance
9 h 27 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,140–$4,6802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
To: Ames, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 507 miles (430 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 27 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 177 (81 interstate)
Movers at destination: 55 (25 interstate)

Reverse: Ames → Broken Arrow

The route from Broken Arrow, OK to Ames, IA covers roughly 507 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,140 to $4,680 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 27 min.

On the Broken Arrow side there are 177 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (81 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Ames (25 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Ames.

Broken Arrow has a population of about 124,991 and Ames about 66,000. Ames is the denser city (2,355 people per square mile versus 1,802 in Broken Arrow), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Broken Arrow to Ames

Full-service estimate for 507 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,260	$1,530	$1,870
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,890	$2,300	$2,810
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,140	$3,840	$4,680
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,030	$6,140	$7,490
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,920	$8,440	$10,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$820–$1,160

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,470–$2,170

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,140–$4,680

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Broken Arrow (origin)

One Source Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3781181
MC: 1353618
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74120 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (918) 210-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

T And T America LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Thimotee Transit

USDOT: 4547252
MC: 1805442
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74112 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 73 trucks, 304 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (479) 365-7096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dash Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3317066
MC: 1057101
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74134 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 65 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (214) 681-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Balanced Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3527900
MC: 1173394
Based in: Catoosa, OK 74015 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (918) 688-2851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Oklahoma INC

USDOT: 1632967
MC: 705022
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74145 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (918) 234-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving Company

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Tf Management Company INC

USDOT: 1017321
MC: 427821
Based in: Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (918) 665-7007 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Tulsa LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1603843
MC: 614789
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74116 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Simeo Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2322562
MC: 882213
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74134 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (316) 312-3111 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 177 movers in Broken Arrow

Near Ames (destination)

Central Iowa Towing And Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC

USDOT: 2359315
MC: 1349765
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (515) 290-4188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hemmen Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 608245
MC: 292343
Based in: Ames, IA 50014 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (515) 268-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

J T L Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2528339
MC: 887466
Based in: Randall, IA 50231 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (515) 669-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

V&c Express Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3635053
MC: 1246860
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (904) 418-8009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Combined Relocation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1666941
MC: 709641
Based in: Huxley, IA 50124 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (515) 276-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alex Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4346742
MC: 1699031
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (515) 817-4521 Route Verify on FMCSA

Property Service Agency LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1433739
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (515) 233-1922 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&a Moving And Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC

USDOT: 2340775
Based in: Madrid, IA 50156 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (515) 795-3676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Ames

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Broken Arrow to Ames?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,810 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,680 for a two-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,490 for a three-bedroom and $6,920 to $10,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ames from Broken Arrow?

About 507 road miles (430 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 27 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Oklahoma into Iowa makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Broken Arrow to Ames?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $820 to $1,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,170. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Broken Arrow–Ames corridor.