Moving from Tulsa, OK to Knoxville, TN
About 786 miles across a state line, from Oklahoma into Tennessee, 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 Knoxville, TN covers about 786 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,537 – $4,716 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 39 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 786 miles between Oklahoma and Tennessee, 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 $3,537 – $4,716 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Tulsa to Knoxville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,653 – $3,537 | $1,910 – $2,547 | $1,273 – $1,698 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,183 – $4,244 | $2,292 – $3,056 | $1,528 – $2,037 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,537 – $4,716 | $2,547 – $3,396 | $1,698 – $2,264 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,068 – $5,423 | $2,929 – $3,905 | $1,952 – $2,603 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,598 – $6,131 | $3,311 – $4,414 | $2,207 – $2,943 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,306 – $7,074 | $3,820 – $5,093 | $2,547 – $3,396 |
Transport only, for an estimated 786 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 Knoxville
786 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,930. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,537 to $4,716, 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 Knoxville
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Tulsa County, OK to Knox County, TN, but the wider metro table does: about 39 people a year (±48) moved from the Tulsa, OK metro area to the Knoxville, TN metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 20 people a year (±30).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,678 people a year (±1,320) moving from Oklahoma to Tennessee and about 2,857 people a year (±1,035) from Tennessee to Oklahoma — a net gain for Oklahoma of about 1,179 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 |
|---|---|
| Blount County, TN | 1,968 ±479 |
| Anderson County, TN | 1,759 ±392 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,325 ±385 |
| Hamilton County, TN | 1,090 ±304 |
| Sevier County, TN | 926 ±271 |
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 Knoxville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Knoxville: Gouffon Moving & Storage Company Inc (Knoxville, 17 trucks), Rowe Transfer Inc (Knoxville, 17 trucks), Fox Moving and Storage of East Tennessee LLC (Knoxville, 16 trucks), Carey Moving & Storage of Knoxville Inc (Knoxville, 9 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Oklahoma into Tennessee, 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 Knoxville
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 786 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Knoxville
A local move inside Knoxville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Knoxville are Chattanooga (about 117 mi), Greenville (about 134 mi), Lexington (about 172 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 Knoxville: from Chattanooga, TN, from Lexington, KY, from Atlanta, GA, from Nashville, TN.
Tulsa to Knoxville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to Knoxville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 786 miles cost about $2,653 – $3,537 for a studio, $3,537 – $4,716 for a two-bedroom home and $4,068 – $5,423 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tulsa to Knoxville take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving), 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 Knoxville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,698 – $2,264 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,537 – $4,716 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,547 – $3,396.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tulsa to Knoxville?
Yes. Tulsa is in Oklahoma and Knoxville is in Tennessee, 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 Knoxville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 39 people a year (margin of error ±48) moved from the Tulsa, OK metro area to the Knoxville, TN metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
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.