Moving from Tulsa, OK to Fort Worth, TX
About 288 miles across a state line, from Oklahoma into Texas, 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 Tulsa, OK to Fort Worth, TX covers about 288 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,296 – $1,728 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 849 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 288 miles, about 5 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 $1,296 – $1,728. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Tulsa to Fort Worth
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $972 – $1,296 | $700 – $933 | $467 – $622 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,166 – $1,555 | $840 – $1,120 | $560 – $746 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,296 – $1,728 | $933 – $1,244 | $622 – $829 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 – $1,987 | $1,073 – $1,431 | $715 – $954 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,685 – $2,246 | $1,213 – $1,617 | $809 – $1,078 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,944 – $2,592 | $1,400 – $1,866 | $933 – $1,244 |
Transport only, for an estimated 288 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, Tulsa to Fort Worth
288 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,440. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,296 to $1,728, 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 Tulsa to Fort Worth
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 849 people a year (±843) moved from Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa, to Tarrant County, TX, home to Fort Worth. Going the other way: about 566 people a year (±285). Movers from Tulsa County make up 0.8% of the 109,016 people a year who moved into Tarrant County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 18,579 people a year (±3,583) moving from Oklahoma to Texas and about 28,074 people a year (±3,746) from Texas to Oklahoma — a net gain for Oklahoma of about 9,495 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wagoner County, OK | 3,466 ±412 |
| Rogers County, OK | 2,948 ±347 |
| Oklahoma County, OK | 1,642 ±386 |
| Payne County, OK | 1,438 ±359 |
| Creek County, OK | 1,401 ±278 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 20,890 ±2,269 |
| Denton County, TX | 5,076 ±835 |
| Johnson County, TX | 3,920 ±824 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,480 ±615 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 2,984 ±1,066 |
Licensed movers at each end
9 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tulsa (50 counting those licensed only inside Oklahoma). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.4% of their 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving CompanyUSDOT 1017321 | Broken Arrow · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 25.0% of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Tulsa LLCUSDOT 1603843 | Tulsa · 9 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Accent Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 738121 | Broken Arrow · 13 mi | 8 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Two Scots MovingUSDOT 898256 | Tulsa · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Robbob Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 572983 | Tulsa · 7 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Lets Get Moving TulsaUSDOT 4407314 | Tulsa · 11 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fort Worth end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Worth: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Midland Van Lines (Alvarado, 29 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Oklahoma into Texas, 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 Tulsa to Fort Worth
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 288 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 Fort Worth
A local move inside Fort Worth later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fort Worth are Arlington (about 15 mi), Irving (about 26 mi), Dallas (about 36 mi).
Other routes from Tulsa
All routes from Tulsa, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa to Oklahoma City, OK | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Tulsa to Norman, OK | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Tulsa to Wichita, KS | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Tulsa to Springfield, MO | ~194 mi | $873 – $1,164 |
| Tulsa to Overland Park, KS | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Tulsa to McKinney, TX | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Tulsa to Kansas City, MO | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Tulsa to Garland, TX | ~265 mi | $1,193 – $1,590 |
Also moving to Fort Worth: from Arlington, TX, from McKinney, TX, from Austin, TX, from Oklahoma City, OK.
Tulsa to Fort Worth moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to Fort Worth?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 288 miles cost about $972 – $1,296 for a studio, $1,296 – $1,728 for a two-bedroom home and $1,490 – $1,987 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tulsa to Fort Worth take?
The drive is about 5 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 Tulsa to Fort Worth?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $622 – $829 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,296 – $1,728 with full-service movers; a moving container is $933 – $1,244.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tulsa to Fort Worth?
Yes. Tulsa is in Oklahoma and Fort Worth is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 9 listed movers within 30 miles of Tulsa hold it.
How many people move from Tulsa to Fort Worth each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 849 people a year (margin of error ±843) moved from Tulsa County, which contains Tulsa, to Tarrant County, which contains Fort Worth.
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.