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Tulsa, OK → South Bend, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Tulsa to South Bend

About 760 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,750–$5,570, delivery in 2–5 days, 226 carriers on the Tulsa side and 173 in South Bend.

  • 760 miroad distance
  • 13 h 48 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,750–$5,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 760 miles (644 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 48 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
226 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
173 (134 interstate)

Reverse: South Bend → Tulsa

Moving from Tulsa to South Bend is a long-distance move of roughly 760 road miles, heading northeast from Oklahoma to Indiana.

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 $3,750 to $5,570 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 48 min.

On the Tulsa side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 173 around South Bend (134 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 South Bend.

Tulsa has a population of about 416,209 and South Bend about 103,201. The two cities have comparable density (2,091 and 2,463 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Tulsa to South Bend

Full-service estimate for 760 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,500 $1,830 $2,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,250 $2,740 $3,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,750 $4,570 $5,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,990 $7,310 $8,920
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,240 $10,050 $12,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,080–$1,530

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

Portable container

$1,700–$2,500

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

Full-service mover

$3,750–$5,570

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 Tulsa (origin)

Miller Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125792
MC
168121
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
230 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (918) 447-2124 Route Verify on FMCSA

One Source Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3781181
MC
1353618
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74120 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (918) 210-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2425748
MC
835847
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (916) 568-9941 Route Verify on FMCSA

T And T America LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Thimotee Transit

USDOT
4547252
MC
1805442
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74112 (1 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 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (214) 681-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Total Transportation Solutions Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2031902
MC
713606
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (918) 708-1446 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 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (918) 234-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 226 movers in Tulsa

Near South Bend (destination)

K & B Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
75914
MC
1184
Based in
Elkhart, IN 46517 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (574) 389-1986 Route Verify on FMCSA

C W Leasing And Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
573816
MC
279857
Based in
South Bend, IN 46614 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (574) 231-0881 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bettchers US Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: US Truck & Trailer Service INC

USDOT
2102979
MC
733462
Based in
Lakeville, IN 46536 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (574) 784-8264 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kovac Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1299125
MC
504038
Based in
Mishawaka, IN 46544 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (574) 234-4805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Five Star Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1473865
MC
556503
Based in
New Carlisle, IN 46552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (574) 654-8058 Route Verify on FMCSA

Golden Waffles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: New Carbon Company LLC

USDOT
1486479
MC
1700967
Based in
South Bend, IN 46628 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (574) 850-3609 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cobalt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3600277
MC
1222643
Based in
South Bend, IN 46637 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (574) 404-1710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fire Bins

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbhim LLC

USDOT
4437382
MC
1746836
Based in
Granger, IN 46530 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (574) 532-4849 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 173 movers in South Bend

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to South Bend?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,230 for a studio, $2,250 to $3,340 for a one-bedroom, $3,750 to $5,570 for a two-bedroom, $5,990 to $8,920 for a three-bedroom and $8,240 to $12,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is South Bend from Tulsa?

About 760 road miles (644 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Indiana 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 Tulsa to South Bend?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,080 to $1,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,500. 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 Tulsa–South Bend corridor.