Pittsburgh, PA → Lawton, OK · Long-distance move

Movers from Pittsburgh to Lawton

About 1,280 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,100–$7,590, delivery in 3–7 days, 450 carriers on the Pittsburgh side and 40 in Lawton.

1,280 miroad distance
22 h 46 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,100–$7,5902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
To: Lawton, Oklahoma
Road distance: ≈ 1,280 miles (1,085 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 46 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 450 (241 interstate)
Movers at destination: 40 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Lawton → Pittsburgh

Moving from Pittsburgh to Lawton is a long-distance move of roughly 1,280 road miles, heading west from Pennsylvania 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 $5,100 to $7,590 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 22 h 46 min.

On the Pittsburgh side there are 450 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (241 of them authorized for interstate work), and 40 around Lawton (26 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 Lawton.

Pittsburgh has a population of about 307,632 and Lawton about 90,000. Pittsburgh is considerably denser (5,469 people per square mile versus 1,110), 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 Pennsylvania, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Pittsburgh to Lawton

Full-service estimate for 1,280 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,040	$2,490	$3,040
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,060	$3,740	$4,560
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,100	$6,230	$7,590
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,170	$9,960	$12,150
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,230	$13,700	$16,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,490

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

Portable container

$2,160–$3,180

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

Full-service mover

$5,100–$7,590

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Pittsburgh (origin)

Cole & Cole Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1669651
MC: 14698
Based in: Duquesne, PA 15110 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (412) 277-7395 Route Verify on FMCSA

Das Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3836653
MC: 1393719
Based in: Oakdale, PA 15071 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (412) 841-1051 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beitler Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 335946
MC: 151846
Based in: Pittsburgh, PA 15204 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (412) 771-4204 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 920564
MC: 297351
Based in: Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (800) 223-8973 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 308155
MC: 200308
Based in: Moon Township, PA 15108 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (800) 825-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt Worldwide Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gt Worldwide Transport INC

USDOT: 1907589
MC: 684465
Based in: Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 47 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (800) 223-8973 Route Verify on FMCSA

South Hills Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 98045
MC: 72914
Based in: Bethel Park, PA 15102 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (412) 835-8600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Material Logistics Management INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2087370
MC: 728403
Based in: Pittsburgh, PA 15225 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (412) 331-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 450 movers in Pittsburgh

Near Lawton (destination)

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

Call (580) 355-6626 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (580) 357-9514 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (580) 355-2334 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (580) 510-3242 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (580) 355-4041 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (580) 951-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (580) 360-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Lawton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,040 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,060 to $4,560 for a one-bedroom, $5,100 to $7,590 for a two-bedroom, $8,170 to $12,150 for a three-bedroom and $11,230 to $16,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lawton from Pittsburgh?

About 1,280 road miles (1,085 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 46 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh to Lawton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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 Pittsburgh–Lawton corridor.