Memphis, TN → Oklahoma City, OK · Long-distance move
About 503 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,170–$4,720, delivery in 2–5 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 379 in Oklahoma City.
Moving from Memphis to Oklahoma City is a long-distance move of roughly 503 road miles, heading west from Tennessee 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 $3,170 to $4,720 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 22 min.
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 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.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Oklahoma City about 719,849. Memphis is considerably denser (2,132 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. Note that Oklahoma does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,870 | $4,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,180 | $7,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,970 | $8,500 | $10,370 |
$820–$1,150
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,470–$2,160
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,170–$4,720
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.
Legal name: Jit - Ex LLC
Legal name: Western Flyer Express LLC
Legal name: Mark Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,890 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,830 for a one-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,720 for a two-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,550 for a three-bedroom and $6,970 to $10,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 503 road miles (426 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 22 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $820 to $1,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,160. 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.
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 Memphis–Oklahoma City corridor.