Modesto, CA → Broken Arrow, OK · Cross-country move

Movers from Modesto to Broken Arrow

About 1,646 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,610–$9,840, delivery in 5–10 days, 392 carriers on the Modesto side and 177 in Broken Arrow.

1,646 miroad distance
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,610–$9,8402-bedroom estimate

Photo: Jordanmac at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Modesto, California
To: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Road distance: ≈ 1,646 miles (1,395 straight-line)
Drive time: 29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 392 (205 interstate)
Movers at destination: 177 (81 interstate)

Reverse: Broken Arrow → Modesto

Moving from Modesto to Broken Arrow is a cross-country move of roughly 1,646 road miles, heading east from California 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 $6,610 to $9,840 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 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Modesto side there are 392 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (205 of them authorized for interstate work), and 177 around Broken Arrow (81 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 Broken Arrow.

Modesto has a population of about 219,652 and Broken Arrow about 124,991. Modesto is considerably denser (5,081 people per square mile versus 1,802), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Oklahoma than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Modesto to Broken Arrow

Full-service estimate for 1,646 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,640	$3,230	$3,930
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,970	$4,840	$5,900
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,610	$8,060	$9,840
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,580	$12,900	$15,740
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,550	$17,740	$21,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,290–$3,230

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

Portable container

$2,490–$3,660

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

Full-service mover

$6,610–$9,840

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Modesto, CA → Broken Arrow, OK. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Modesto (origin)

Bivio Transport And Logistics Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2611556
MC: 22572
Based in: Ceres, CA 95307 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (209) 272-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shekinah Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3280009
MC: 1036884
Based in: Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 39 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (209) 616-3266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transbay Xpress INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1357829
MC: 520713
Based in: Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (209) 410-4077 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2581361
MC: 903865
Based in: Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 275-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Modesto A1 Glass Company INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4521889
Based in: Modesto, CA 95350 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (209) 522-1172 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cobb Refrigerated Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 145920
MC: 147824
Based in: Modesto, CA 95351 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (209) 576-0327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Khodi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2141804
MC: 745315
Based in: Turlock, CA 95382 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (209) 648-2278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dino Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2896438
MC: 973484
Based in: Keyes, CA 95328 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (916) 541-2371 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 392 movers in Modesto

Near Broken Arrow (destination)

One Source Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3781181
MC: 1353618
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74120 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (918) 210-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

T And T America LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Thimotee Transit

USDOT: 4547252
MC: 1805442
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74112 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 73 trucks, 304 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (479) 365-7096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dash Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3317066
MC: 1057101
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74134 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 65 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (214) 681-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (918) 688-2851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Oklahoma INC

USDOT: 1632967
MC: 705022
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74145 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (918) 234-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving Company

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Tf Management Company INC

USDOT: 1017321
MC: 427821
Based in: Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (918) 665-7007 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Tulsa LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1603843
MC: 614789
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74116 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Simeo Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2322562
MC: 882213
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74134 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (316) 312-3111 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 177 movers in Broken Arrow

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Broken Arrow accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

Near Modesto

Near Broken Arrow

Related routes

Other destinations from Modesto

Other origins to Broken Arrow

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Modesto to Broken Arrow?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,930 for a studio, $3,970 to $5,900 for a one-bedroom, $6,610 to $9,840 for a two-bedroom, $10,580 to $15,740 for a three-bedroom and $14,550 to $21,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Broken Arrow from Modesto?

About 1,646 road miles (1,395 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 California 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 Modesto to Broken Arrow?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,290 to $3,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,490 to $3,660. 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 Modesto–Broken Arrow corridor.