Kent, WA

Lawton, OK → Kent, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lawton to Kent

About 1,784 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,530–$9,720, delivery in 5–10 days, 40 carriers on the Lawton side and 646 in Kent.

  • 1,784 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,530–$9,7202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,784 miles (1,512 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
40 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
646 (317 interstate)

Reverse: Kent → Lawton

The route from Lawton, OK to Kent, WA covers roughly 1,784 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,530 to $9,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Lawton side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 646 around Kent (317 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 Kent.

Lawton has a population of about 90,000 and Kent about 134,871. Kent is the denser city (4,041 people per square mile versus 1,110 in Lawton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Oklahoma, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Lawton to Kent

Full-service estimate for 1,784 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,610 $3,190 $3,890
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,920 $4,780 $5,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,530 $7,970 $9,720
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,450 $12,750 $15,550
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,370 $17,530 $21,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,430–$3,440

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

Portable container

$2,610–$3,840

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

Full-service mover

$6,530–$9,720

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

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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 Lawton (origin)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 40 movers in Lawton

Near Kent (destination)

Cheema Freightlines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1486505
MC
559877
Based in
Pacific, WA 98047 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
458 trucks, 450 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Costco Wholesale

Licensed interstate
USDOT
589006
MC
1778380
Based in
Issaquah, WA 98027 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,436 trucks, 2,612 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Stryder Motorfreight USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2044027
MC
716626
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Sysco Seattle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340091
MC
1099756
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Allstate Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
193828
MC
148396
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
111 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Blt Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2034807
MC
714315
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340754
MC
207555
Based in
Fife, WA 98424 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 646 movers in Kent

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,610 to $3,890 for a studio, $3,920 to $5,830 for a one-bedroom, $6,530 to $9,720 for a two-bedroom, $10,450 to $15,550 for a three-bedroom and $14,370 to $21,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kent from Lawton?

About 1,784 road miles (1,512 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington 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 Lawton to Kent?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,430 to $3,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,610 to $3,840. 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 Lawton–Kent corridor.