Moving from Tulsa, OK to McKinney, TX
About 242 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 McKinney, TX 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 363 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 Tulsa to McKinney
| 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, Tulsa to McKinney
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 Tulsa to McKinney
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 363 people a year (±202) moved from Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa, to Collin County, TX, home to McKinney. Going the other way: about 256 people a year (±162). Movers from Tulsa County make up 0.5% of the 75,099 people a year who moved into Collin 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 | 18,851 ±1,674 |
| Denton County, TX | 9,607 ±1,325 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,329 ±594 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 2,067 ±969 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,000 ±1,598 |
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 McKinney end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of McKinney: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Santana Moving & Storage LLC (Fate, 42 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 McKinney
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 McKinney
A local move inside McKinney 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 McKinney are Plano (about 13 mi), Garland (about 24 mi), Dallas (about 35 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 Kansas City, MO | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Tulsa to Garland, TX | ~265 mi | $1,193 – $1,590 |
| Tulsa to Dallas, TX | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
Also moving to McKinney: from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX, from Norman, OK, from Oklahoma City, OK.
Tulsa to McKinney moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to McKinney?
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 Tulsa to McKinney 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 Tulsa to McKinney?
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 Tulsa to McKinney?
Yes. Tulsa is in Oklahoma and McKinney 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 McKinney each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 363 people a year (margin of error ±202) moved from Tulsa County, which contains Tulsa, to Collin County, which contains McKinney.
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.