Tulsa, OK

Lawrence, KS → Tulsa, OK · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lawrence to Tulsa

About 235 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,240–$3,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 17 carriers on the Lawrence side and 226 in Tulsa.

  • 235 miroad distance
  • 4 h 45 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,240–$3,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 235 miles (199 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 45 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
17 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
226 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Tulsa → Lawrence

Moving from Lawrence to Tulsa is a regional long-distance move of roughly 235 road miles, heading south from Kansas 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 $2,240 to $3,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 45 min.

On the Lawrence side there are 17 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 226 around Tulsa (104 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 Tulsa.

Lawrence has a population of about 95,000 and Tulsa about 416,209. Lawrence is considerably denser (2,772 people per square mile versus 2,091), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Lawrence to Tulsa

Full-service estimate for 235 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,140 $1,390 $1,690
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,350 $1,640 $2,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,240 $2,740 $3,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,590 $4,380 $5,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,940 $6,020 $7,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$390–$550

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

Portable container

$1,230–$1,810

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

Full-service mover

$2,240–$3,340

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

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Lawrence (origin)

Professional Delivery Services INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1380572
MC
745731
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Free Agents LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1644908
MC
616036
Based in
Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Professional Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
917983
MC
397078
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
768024
MC
345177
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Full Swing Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1996368
MC
727907
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Freedom In Christ Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1397728
MC
530604
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Zhanettrucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3516994
MC
1176725
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4517072
MC
1789178
Based in
Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 17 movers in Lawrence

Near Tulsa (destination)

Miller Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125792
MC
168121
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
230 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

One Source Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3781181
MC
1353618
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74120 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

United Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2425748
MC
835847
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

T And T America LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4547252
MC
1805442
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74112 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 304 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Dash Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3317066
MC
1057101
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74134 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Total Transportation Solutions Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2031902
MC
713606
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

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

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1632967
MC
705022
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74145 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 226 movers in Tulsa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lawrence to Tulsa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,690 for a studio, $1,350 to $2,000 for a one-bedroom, $2,240 to $3,340 for a two-bedroom, $3,590 to $5,340 for a three-bedroom and $4,940 to $7,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tulsa from Lawrence?

About 235 road miles (199 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 45 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Lawrence to Tulsa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $390 to $550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,230 to $1,810. 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 Lawrence–Tulsa corridor.