Moving from Tulsa, OK to Springfield, MO
About 194 miles across a state line, from Oklahoma into Missouri, 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 Springfield, MO covers about 194 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $873 – $1,164 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 117 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 194 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 $873 – $1,164. 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 Springfield
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $655 – $873 | $471 – $629 | $314 – $419 |
| 1 bedroom | $786 – $1,048 | $566 – $754 | $377 – $503 |
| 2 bedrooms | $873 – $1,164 | $629 – $838 | $419 – $559 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,004 – $1,339 | $723 – $964 | $482 – $643 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,135 – $1,513 | $817 – $1,090 | $545 – $726 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,310 – $1,746 | $943 – $1,257 | $629 – $838 |
Transport only, for an estimated 194 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 Springfield
194 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $970. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $873 to $1,164, 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 Springfield
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 117 people a year (±93) moved from Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa, to Greene County, MO, home to Springfield. Going the other way: about 165 people a year (±88). Movers from Tulsa County make up 0.6% of the 20,076 people a year who moved into Greene County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,750 people a year (±1,165) moving from Oklahoma to Missouri and about 4,054 people a year (±1,228) from Missouri to Oklahoma — a net gain for Oklahoma of about 304 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 |
|---|---|
| Christian County, MO | 1,723 ±434 |
| Lawrence County, MO | 820 ±406 |
| Jackson County, MO | 779 ±326 |
| Webster County, MO | 769 ±329 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 702 ±197 |
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 Springfield end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Springfield: My Movers Moving & Storage (Springfield, 6 trucks), Bestway Moving & Storage Inc (Springfield, 5 trucks), MCK Moving (Springfield, 3 trucks), Smooth Moves Moving Services LLC (Springfield, 2 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Oklahoma into Missouri, 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 Springfield
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 194 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 Springfield
A local move inside Springfield later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Springfield are Fayetteville (about 108 mi), Columbia (about 153 mi), Overland Park (about 167 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 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 |
| Tulsa to Dallas, TX | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
Also moving to Springfield: from Fayetteville, AR, from Columbia, MO, from Kansas City, MO, from Little Rock, AR.
Tulsa to Springfield moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to Springfield, MO?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 194 miles cost about $655 – $873 for a studio, $873 – $1,164 for a two-bedroom home and $1,004 – $1,339 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tulsa to Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $419 – $559 for a two-bedroom home, against $873 – $1,164 with full-service movers; a moving container is $629 – $838.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tulsa to Springfield, MO?
Yes. Tulsa is in Oklahoma and Springfield is in Missouri, 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 Springfield, MO each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 117 people a year (margin of error ±93) moved from Tulsa County, which contains Tulsa, to Greene County, which contains Springfield.
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.