Garden City, KS

Stillwater, OK → Garden City, KS · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Stillwater to Garden City

About 288 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,420–$3,600, delivery in 1–3 days, 40 carriers on the Stillwater side and 19 in Garden City.

  • 288 miroad distance
  • 5 h 40 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,420–$3,6002-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 288 miles (244 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 40 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
40 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
19 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Garden City → Stillwater

The route from Stillwater, OK to Garden City, KS covers roughly 288 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,420 to $3,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 40 min.

On the Stillwater side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Garden City (13 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 Garden City.

Stillwater has a population of about 49,000 and Garden City about 28,000. Garden City is the denser city (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,625 in Stillwater), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Stillwater to Garden City

Full-service estimate for 288 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,140 $1,390 $1,690
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,420 $2,950 $3,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,870 $4,720 $5,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,330 $6,500 $7,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$630

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

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

Full-service mover

$2,420–$3,600

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Stillwater, OK → Garden City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Stillwater (origin)

Furman Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
198165
MC
156695
Based in
Stillwater, OK 74074 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Boxpine Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8842629
Based in
Stillwater, OK 74076 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Dr Graham Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1230871
MC
722595
Based in
Stillwater, OK 74074 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Ccq Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3990182
MC
1496667
Based in
Perkins, OK 74059 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

J & E Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2053734
MC
719133
Based in
Glencoe, OK 74032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Stillwater Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
754080
Based in
Stillwater, OK 74074 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Wheeldock LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2205691
Based in
Stillwater, OK 74075 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Of Stillwater

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1469745
Based in
Stillwater, OK 74074 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 40 movers in Stillwater

Near Garden City (destination)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier
USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 19 movers in Garden City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Stillwater to Garden City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,690 for a studio, $1,450 to $2,160 for a one-bedroom, $2,420 to $3,600 for a two-bedroom, $3,870 to $5,760 for a three-bedroom and $5,330 to $7,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garden City from Stillwater?

About 288 road miles (244 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Kansas 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 Stillwater to Garden City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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 Stillwater–Garden City corridor.