Moving from Fayetteville, AR to Tulsa, OK
About 120 miles across a state line, from Arkansas into Oklahoma, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Fayetteville, AR to Tulsa, OK covers about 120 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $540 – $720 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 128 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 120 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $540 – $720. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Fayetteville to Tulsa
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $486 – $648 | $350 – $467 | $233 – $311 |
| 2 bedrooms | $540 – $720 | $389 – $518 | $259 – $346 |
| 3 bedrooms | $621 – $828 | $447 – $596 | $298 – $397 |
| 4 bedrooms | $702 – $936 | $505 – $674 | $337 – $449 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $810 – $1,080 | $583 – $778 | $389 – $518 |
Transport only, for an estimated 120 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Fayetteville to Tulsa
120 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $600. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $540 to $720, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Fayetteville to Tulsa
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 128 people a year (±100) moved from Washington County, AR, home to Fayetteville, to Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa. Going the other way: about 476 people a year (±499). Movers from Washington County make up 0.4% of the 35,167 people a year who moved into Tulsa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,998 people a year (±1,642) moving from Arkansas to Oklahoma and about 3,227 people a year (±1,098) from Oklahoma to Arkansas — a net gain for Oklahoma of about 2,771 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Benton County, AR | 3,565 ±842 |
| Crawford County, AR | 852 ±723 |
| Pulaski County, AR | 537 ±208 |
| Madison County, AR | 520 ±261 |
| Pope County, AR | 274 ±213 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rogers County, OK | 2,693 ±464 |
| Wagoner County, OK | 2,315 ±523 |
| Creek County, OK | 2,241 ±429 |
| Oklahoma County, OK | 1,948 ±378 |
| Okmulgee County, OK | 967 ±333 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fayetteville (18 counting those licensed only inside Arkansas). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.3% of their 15 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2 MovingUSDOT 3219041 | Rogers · 20 mi | 6 trucks | 15 | 15.4% of 13 |
| Modern Movers LLCUSDOT 3531948 | Fayetteville · 8 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & Movingcollege Hunks MovingcolUSDOT 3679905 | Springdale · 10 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | — |
| Youngs Moving Service LLCUSDOT 4356939 | Rogers · 20 mi | 4 trucks | 3 | — |
| Razorback Moving LLCUSDOT 3276165 | Rogers · 16 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| 2 Fellas Moving CompanyUSDOT 3746847 | Bentonville · 23 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Tulsa end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tulsa: Graebel Moving Services (Tulsa, 24 trucks), Fidelity Moving Systems Inc (Tulsa, 15 trucks), Budget Movers LLC (Tulsa, 14 trucks), 2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving Company (Broken Arrow, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arkansas into Oklahoma, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Fayetteville to Tulsa
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 120 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Tulsa
A local move inside Tulsa later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tulsa are Oklahoma City (about 114 mi), Fayetteville (about 120 mi), Norman (about 121 mi).
Other routes from Fayetteville
All routes from Fayetteville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to Springfield, MO | ~108 mi | $486 – $648 |
| Fayetteville to Little Rock, AR | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Fayetteville to Norman, OK | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
| Fayetteville to Oklahoma City, OK | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
| Fayetteville to Dallas, TX | ~318 mi | $1,431 – $1,908 |
| Fayetteville to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,593 mi | $7,169 – $9,558 |
Also moving to Tulsa: from Oklahoma City, OK, from Norman, OK, from Wichita, KS, from Overland Park, KS.
Fayetteville to Tulsa moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fayetteville, AR to Tulsa?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 120 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $540 – $720 for a two-bedroom home and $621 – $828 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fayetteville, AR to Tulsa take?
The drive is about 2 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fayetteville, AR to Tulsa?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $259 – $346 for a two-bedroom home, against $540 – $720 with full-service movers; a moving container is $389 – $518.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fayetteville, AR to Tulsa?
Yes. Fayetteville is in Arkansas and Tulsa is in Oklahoma, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Fayetteville hold it.
How many people move from Fayetteville, AR to Tulsa each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 128 people a year (margin of error ±100) moved from Washington County, which contains Fayetteville, to Tulsa County, which contains Tulsa.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.