Sterling Heights, MI

Tulsa, OK → Sterling Heights, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Tulsa to Sterling Heights

About 965 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,290–$6,380, delivery in 2–5 days, 226 carriers on the Tulsa side and 754 in Sterling Heights.

  • 965 miroad distance
  • 17 h 20 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,290–$6,3802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 965 miles (818 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 20 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
226 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
754 (308 interstate)

Reverse: Sterling Heights → Tulsa

Moving from Tulsa to Sterling Heights is a long-distance move of roughly 965 road miles, heading northeast from Oklahoma to Michigan.

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 $4,290 to $6,380 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 17 h 20 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 754 around Sterling Heights (308 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 Sterling Heights.

Tulsa has a population of about 416,209 and Sterling Heights about 133,931. Sterling Heights is the denser city (3,691 people per square mile versus 2,091 in Tulsa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Tulsa to Sterling Heights

Full-service estimate for 965 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,710 $2,090 $2,550
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,570 $3,140 $3,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,290 $5,230 $6,380
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,860 $8,360 $10,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,430 $11,500 $14,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,440–$2,030

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,770

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

Full-service mover

$4,290–$6,380

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

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

T And T America LLC

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
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

All 226 movers in Tulsa

Near Sterling Heights (destination)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3097519
Based in
Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Universal

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465324
MC
852043
Based in
Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1556061
MC
578193
Based in
Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1339068
MC
515593
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Mra

Licensed interstate
USDOT
896198
MC
196605
Based in
Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to Sterling Heights?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,830 for a one-bedroom, $4,290 to $6,380 for a two-bedroom, $6,860 to $10,200 for a three-bedroom and $9,430 to $14,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sterling Heights from Tulsa?

About 965 road miles (818 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 20 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,440 to $2,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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–Sterling Heights corridor.