Garden City, KS → Oklahoma City, OK · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Garden City to Oklahoma City

About 299 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,460–$3,660, delivery in 1–3 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 379 in Oklahoma City.

299 miroad distance
5 h 51 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,460–$3,6602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Garden City, Kansas
To: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Road distance: ≈ 299 miles (253 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 51 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination: 379 (186 interstate)

Reverse: Oklahoma City → Garden City

The route from Garden City, KS to Oklahoma City, OK covers roughly 299 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,460 to $3,660 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 51 min.

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 379 around Oklahoma City (186 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 Oklahoma City.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Oklahoma City about 719,849. Garden City is considerably denser (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,123), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Oklahoma City

Full-service estimate for 299 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,140	$1,390	$1,690
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,470	$1,800	$2,190
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,460	$3,000	$3,660
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,930	$4,800	$5,850
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,410	$6,590	$8,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$460–$650

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

Portable container

$1,290–$1,890

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

Full-service mover

$2,460–$3,660

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2479056
MC: 1769000
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT: 721279
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

USDOT: 1635404
MC: 602913
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

USDOT: 2465753
MC: 916698
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3515165
MC: 1164842
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

USDOT: 601788
MC: 1762835
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2480945
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

USDOT: 2819081
MC: 76775
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

Near Oklahoma City (destination)

Western Flyer Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Flyer Express LLC

USDOT: 658909
MC: 309036
Based in: Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 815 trucks, 815 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (405) 946-7289 Route Verify on FMCSA

3rdgen Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3865822
MC: 1413757
Based in: Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 92 trucks, 103 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (405) 951-1274 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Transfer & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 34170
MC: 128463
Based in: Oklahoma City, OK 73129 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (405) 672-4425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cft LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2785849
MC: 928416
Based in: Oklahoma, OK 73173 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (405) 677-5767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mark Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mark Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2858951
MC: 957498
Based in: Okc, OK 73135 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (214) 218-8344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Freight Xpress INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2043660
MC: 716555
Based in: Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (559) 473-8387 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 896791
MC: 1425866
Based in: Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (940) 217-6812 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ftc Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 296022
MC: 195063
Based in: Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (405) 943-9911 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 379 movers in Oklahoma City

Tips for this move

Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.
Plan a first-night kit for Oklahoma City: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden City to Oklahoma City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,690 for a studio, $1,470 to $2,190 for a one-bedroom, $2,460 to $3,660 for a two-bedroom, $3,930 to $5,850 for a three-bedroom and $5,410 to $8,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Oklahoma City from Garden City?

About 299 road miles (253 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 51 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Kansas 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 Garden City to Oklahoma City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $460 to $650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,890. 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 Garden City–Oklahoma City corridor.