Moving from Tulsa, OK to Houston, TX
About 517 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 Houston, TX covers about 517 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,327 – $3,102 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 732 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 517 miles between Oklahoma and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,327 – $3,102 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Tulsa to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,745 – $2,327 | $1,256 – $1,675 | $838 – $1,117 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,094 – $2,792 | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,005 – $1,340 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,327 – $3,102 | $1,675 – $2,233 | $1,117 – $1,489 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,675 – $3,567 | $1,926 – $2,568 | $1,284 – $1,712 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,024 – $4,033 | $2,178 – $2,903 | $1,452 – $1,936 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,490 – $4,653 | $2,513 – $3,350 | $1,675 – $2,233 |
Transport only, for an estimated 517 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 Houston
517 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,585. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,327 to $3,102, 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 Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 732 people a year (±417) moved from Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 566 people a year (±240). Movers from Tulsa County make up 0.5% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris 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 |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
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 Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 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 Houston
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 517 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston 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 Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 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 Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Tulsa to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 517 miles cost about $1,745 – $2,327 for a studio, $2,327 – $3,102 for a two-bedroom home and $2,675 – $3,567 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tulsa to Houston take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tulsa to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,117 – $1,489 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,327 – $3,102 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,675 – $2,233.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tulsa to Houston?
Yes. Tulsa is in Oklahoma and Houston 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 Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 732 people a year (margin of error ±417) moved from Tulsa County, which contains Tulsa, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
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.