Oklahoma City, OK → Tulsa, OK · Short-haul move
About 119 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,850–$2,750, delivery in 1–2 days, 379 carriers on the Oklahoma City side and 226 in Tulsa.
Tulsa sits about 119 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 45 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,850 and $2,750, before packing or storage.
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 226 around Tulsa (104 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Oklahoma City has a population of about 719,849 and Tulsa about 416,209. Tulsa is the denser city (2,091 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,130 | $1,380 | $1,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,130 | $1,380 | $1,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,250 | $2,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,600 | $4,400 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,960 | $6,050 |
$270–$380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,850–$2,750
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: Western Flyer Express LLC
Legal name: Mark Logistics LLC
Legal name: Thimotee Transit
Legal name: Tmt Oklahoma INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,680 for a studio, $1,130 to $1,680 for a one-bedroom, $1,850 to $2,750 for a two-bedroom, $2,960 to $4,400 for a three-bedroom and $4,060 to $6,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 119 road miles (101 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 45 min.
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.
No. Because both Oklahoma City and Tulsa are in Oklahoma, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $270 to $380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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.
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–Tulsa corridor.