Columbia, SC → Lawton, OK · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to Lawton

About 1,179 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,740–$7,050, delivery in 3–7 days, 389 carriers on the Columbia side and 40 in Lawton.

1,179 miroad distance
21 h 2 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,740–$7,0502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Columbia, South Carolina
To: Lawton, Oklahoma
Road distance: ≈ 1,179 miles (999 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 2 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 389 (223 interstate)
Movers at destination: 40 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Lawton → Columbia

Moving from Columbia to Lawton is a long-distance move of roughly 1,179 road miles, heading west from South Carolina to Oklahoma.

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 $4,740 to $7,050 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 2 min.

On the Columbia side there are 389 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (223 of them authorized for interstate work), and 40 around Lawton (26 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 Lawton.

Columbia has a population of about 147,035 and Lawton about 90,000. The two cities have comparable density (999 and 1,110 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Lawton

Full-service estimate for 1,179 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,890	$2,310	$2,820
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,840	$3,470	$4,230
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,740	$5,780	$7,050
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,580	$9,240	$11,280
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,420	$12,710	$15,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,350

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,050

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

Full-service mover

$4,740–$7,050

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Columbia (origin)

Nilson Van & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 122025
MC: 109331
Based in: Columbia, SC 29203 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (803) 786-1090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Kb Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1713552
Based in: Columbia, SC 29209 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (803) 731-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

R L Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2074562
MC: 749775
Based in: Columbia, SC 29204 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (864) 485-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Services Incorporated

USDOT: 1290786
MC: 663927
Based in: West Columbia, SC 29169 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (803) 739-2009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movemart Relocation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 787737
MC: 1217231
Based in: Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (803) 256-1078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bossman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3790147
MC: 1360126
Based in: Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (704) 200-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prohelp LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3304870
MC: 1048763
Based in: Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (803) 776-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson & Smith Global Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4464723
MC: 1761240
Based in: Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (803) 939-2014 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 389 movers in Columbia

Near Lawton (destination)

A-1 Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 291459
MC: 154778
Based in: Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (580) 355-6626 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fletcher Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 736825
MC: 159330
Based in: Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (580) 357-9514 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 984649
MC: 417174
Based in: Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (580) 355-2334 Route Verify on FMCSA

Darbys Big Furniture

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4102182
MC: 1565014
Based in: Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (580) 510-3242 Route Verify on FMCSA

Affiliated Van Lines Of Lawton Oklahoma INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1722560
MC: 284836
Based in: Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (580) 355-4041 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fiddleback Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4497380
MC: 1778709
Based in: Lawton, OK 73507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (580) 951-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marathon International Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2973120
Based in: Lawton, OK 73502 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Verify on FMCSA

High Quality Mgmt INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4217093
MC: 1629368
Based in: Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (580) 360-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Lawton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to Lawton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,890 to $2,820 for a studio, $2,840 to $4,230 for a one-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,050 for a two-bedroom, $7,580 to $11,280 for a three-bedroom and $10,420 to $15,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lawton from Columbia?

About 1,179 road miles (999 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 2 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 South Carolina into Oklahoma 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 Columbia to Lawton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,050. 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 Columbia–Lawton corridor.