Moving from Overland Park, KS to Tulsa, OK
About 242 miles across a state line, from Kansas 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 Overland Park, KS to Tulsa, OK covers about 242 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,089 – $1,452 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 211 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 242 miles, about 4 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 $1,089 – $1,452. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Overland Park to Tulsa
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $817 – $1,089 | $588 – $784 | $392 – $523 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 – $1,307 | $706 – $941 | $470 – $627 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,089 – $1,452 | $784 – $1,045 | $523 – $697 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,252 – $1,670 | $902 – $1,202 | $601 – $802 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,416 – $1,888 | $1,019 – $1,359 | $680 – $906 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,176 – $1,568 | $784 – $1,045 |
Transport only, for an estimated 242 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, Overland Park to Tulsa
242 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,210. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,089 to $1,452, 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 Overland Park to Tulsa
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 211 people a year (±134) moved from Johnson County, KS, home to Overland Park, to Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa. Going the other way: about 139 people a year (±121). Movers from Johnson County make up 0.6% 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 4,459 people a year (±996) moving from Kansas to Oklahoma and about 5,414 people a year (±2,204) from Oklahoma to Kansas — a net gain for Kansas of about 955 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 6,448 ±989 |
| Douglas County, KS | 2,981 ±579 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 2,618 ±497 |
| Riley County, KS | 1,264 ±400 |
| Miami County, KS | 1,193 ±321 |
| 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
57 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Overland Park (80 counting those licensed only inside Kansas). 32 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 10.6% of their 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studdard Moving and StorageUSDOT 99388 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 22 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Century Van Lines IncUSDOT 888860 | Leavenworth · 26 mi | 20 trucks | 0 | — |
| Gerber Transfer LLCUSDOT 2391030 | Bonner Springs · 14 mi | 17 trucks | 12 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingUSDOT 2929832 | Lenexa · 3 mi | 14 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 6 |
| SPD Transfer ServiceUSDOT 283973 | Kansas City · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving ProzUSDOT 2275038 | Olathe · 12 mi | 11 trucks | 5 | 66.7% of 3 |
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 Kansas 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 Overland Park to Tulsa
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 242 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 Overland Park
All routes from Overland Park, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park to Kansas City, KS | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Kansas City, MO | ~12 mi | $475 – $775 |
| Overland Park to Wichita, KS | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Overland Park to Omaha, NE | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Overland Park to Des Moines, IA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Overland Park to Oklahoma City, OK | ~335 mi | $1,508 – $2,010 |
| Overland Park to McKinney, TX | ~483 mi | $2,174 – $2,898 |
| Overland Park to Minneapolis, MN | ~491 mi | $2,210 – $2,946 |
Also moving to Tulsa: from Oklahoma City, OK, from Fayetteville, AR, from Norman, OK, from Wichita, KS.
Overland Park to Tulsa moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Overland Park to Tulsa?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 242 miles cost about $817 – $1,089 for a studio, $1,089 – $1,452 for a two-bedroom home and $1,252 – $1,670 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Overland Park to Tulsa take?
The drive is about 4 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 Overland Park to Tulsa?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $523 – $697 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,089 – $1,452 with full-service movers; a moving container is $784 – $1,045.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Overland Park to Tulsa?
Yes. Overland Park is in Kansas and Tulsa is in Oklahoma, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 57 listed movers within 30 miles of Overland Park hold it.
How many people move from Overland Park to Tulsa each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 211 people a year (margin of error ±134) moved from Johnson County, which contains Overland Park, 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.