Grand Forks, ND

Oklahoma City, OK → Grand Forks, ND · Long-distance move

Movers from Oklahoma City to Grand Forks

About 1,016 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,430–$6,590, delivery in 3–7 days, 379 carriers on the Oklahoma City side and 40 in Grand Forks.

  • 1,016 miroad distance
  • 18 h 13 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,430–$6,5902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,016 miles (861 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 13 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
379 (186 interstate)
Movers at destination
40 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Forks → Oklahoma City

The route from Oklahoma City, OK to Grand Forks, ND covers roughly 1,016 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,430 to $6,590 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 13 min.

On the Oklahoma City side there are 379 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (186 of them authorized for interstate work), and 40 around Grand Forks (33 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 Grand Forks.

Oklahoma City has a population of about 719,849 and Grand Forks about 59,000. Grand Forks is the denser city (2,037 people per square mile versus 1,123 in Oklahoma City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Oklahoma City to Grand Forks

Full-service estimate for 1,016 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,770 $2,160 $2,640
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,660 $3,240 $3,950
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,430 $5,400 $6,590
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,090 $8,640 $10,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,740 $11,880 $14,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,110

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,830

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

Full-service mover

$4,430–$6,590

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 Oklahoma City (origin)

Western Flyer Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

Mark Logistics

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

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

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

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

All 379 movers in Oklahoma City

Near Grand Forks (destination)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2387910
MC
816635
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
460295
MC
475583
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
237868
MC
157037
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3312635
MC
1052564
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125571
MC
158090
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3330680
MC
1061342
Based in
Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
35282
MC
101940
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1796422
MC
653647
Based in
Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 40 movers in Grand Forks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Oklahoma City to Grand Forks?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,950 for a one-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,590 for a two-bedroom, $7,090 to $10,540 for a three-bedroom and $9,740 to $14,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Forks from Oklahoma City?

About 1,016 road miles (861 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 North Dakota 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 Oklahoma City to Grand Forks?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,830. 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 Oklahoma City–Grand Forks corridor.