Moving from Wichita, KS to Tulsa, OK
About 151 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 Wichita, KS to Tulsa, OK covers about 151 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $680 – $906 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 179 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 151 miles, about 3 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 $680 – $906. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Wichita to Tulsa
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $510 – $680 | $367 – $489 | $245 – $326 |
| 1 bedroom | $612 – $815 | $440 – $587 | $294 – $391 |
| 2 bedrooms | $680 – $906 | $489 – $652 | $326 – $435 |
| 3 bedrooms | $781 – $1,042 | $563 – $750 | $375 – $500 |
| 4 bedrooms | $883 – $1,178 | $636 – $848 | $424 – $565 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,019 – $1,359 | $734 – $978 | $489 – $652 |
Transport only, for an estimated 151 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, Wichita to Tulsa
151 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $755. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $680 to $906, 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 Wichita to Tulsa
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 179 people a year (±111) moved from Sedgwick County, KS, home to Wichita, to Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa. Going the other way: about 442 people a year (±259). Movers from Sedgwick County make up 0.5% 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 |
|---|---|
| Butler County, KS | 1,815 ±496 |
| Johnson County, KS | 1,204 ±429 |
| Shawnee County, KS | 1,104 ±313 |
| Reno County, KS | 754 ±234 |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 586 ±263 |
| 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
10 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Wichita (27 counting those licensed only inside Kansas). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.4% of their 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2277955 | Wichita · 6 mi | 17 trucks | 6 | 20.0% of 5 |
| King's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 957078 | Wichita · 6 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 1 |
| American MoversUSDOT 1698749 | Wichita · 2 mi | 7 trucks | 7 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCUSDOT 1799712 | Wichita · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Air Capital Office Movers LLCUSDOT 2839434 | Wichita · 6 mi | 5 trucks | 5 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Titan MovingUSDOT 2727872 | Wichita · 6 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | — |
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 Wichita to Tulsa
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 151 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 Wichita
All routes from Wichita, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita to Oklahoma City, OK | ~179 mi | $806 – $1,074 |
| Wichita to Overland Park, KS | ~197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Wichita to Norman, OK | ~199 mi | $896 – $1,194 |
| Wichita to Kansas City, KS | ~206 mi | $927 – $1,236 |
| Wichita to Kansas City, MO | ~208 mi | $936 – $1,248 |
| Wichita to McKinney, TX | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Wichita to Des Moines, IA | ~389 mi | $1,751 – $2,334 |
| Wichita to Dallas, TX | ~398 mi | $1,791 – $2,388 |
Also moving to Tulsa: from Oklahoma City, OK, from Fayetteville, AR, from Norman, OK, from Overland Park, KS.
Wichita to Tulsa moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wichita to Tulsa?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 151 miles cost about $510 – $680 for a studio, $680 – $906 for a two-bedroom home and $781 – $1,042 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Wichita to Tulsa take?
The drive is about 3 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 Wichita to Tulsa?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $326 – $435 for a two-bedroom home, against $680 – $906 with full-service movers; a moving container is $489 – $652.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Wichita to Tulsa?
Yes. Wichita 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. 10 listed movers within 30 miles of Wichita hold it.
How many people move from Wichita to Tulsa each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 179 people a year (margin of error ±111) moved from Sedgwick County, which contains Wichita, 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.