Moving from Tulsa, OK to Wichita, KS
About 151 miles across a state line, from Oklahoma into Kansas, 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 Wichita, KS covers about 151 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $680 – $906 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 442 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 151 miles, about 3 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 $680 – $906. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Tulsa to Wichita
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $510 – $680 | $367 – $489 | $245 – $326 |
| 1 bedroom | $612 – $815 | $440 – $587 | $294 – $391 |
| 2 bedrooms | $680 – $906 | $489 – $652 | $326 – $435 |
| 3 bedrooms | $781 – $1,042 | $563 – $750 | $375 – $500 |
| 4 bedrooms | $883 – $1,178 | $636 – $848 | $424 – $565 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,019 – $1,359 | $734 – $978 | $489 – $652 |
Transport only, for an estimated 151 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 Wichita
151 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $755. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $680 to $906, 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 Wichita
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 442 people a year (±259) moved from Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa, to Sedgwick County, KS, home to Wichita. Going the other way: about 179 people a year (±111). Movers from Tulsa County make up 1.9% of the 23,583 people a year who moved into Sedgwick County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,414 people a year (±2,204) moving from Oklahoma to Kansas and about 4,459 people a year (±996) from Kansas to Oklahoma — a net gain for Kansas of about 955 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 |
|---|---|
| Butler County, KS | 1,893 ±535 |
| Harvey County, KS | 845 ±314 |
| Reno County, KS | 739 ±255 |
| Sumner County, KS | 722 ±367 |
| Riley County, KS | 700 ±238 |
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 Wichita end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Wichita: Two Men and A Truck (Wichita, 17 trucks), King's Moving & Storage Inc (Wichita, 8 trucks), American Movers (Wichita, 7 trucks), Ok Transfer LLC (Wichita, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Oklahoma into Kansas, 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 Wichita
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 151 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 Wichita
A local move inside Wichita later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home and $795 – $1,425 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Wichita are Tulsa (about 151 mi), Oklahoma City (about 179 mi), Overland Park (about 197 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 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 |
| Tulsa to Dallas, TX | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
Also moving to Wichita: from Oklahoma City, OK, from Overland Park, KS, from Kansas City, KS, from Kansas City, MO.
Tulsa to Wichita moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to Wichita?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 151 miles cost about $510 – $680 for a studio, $680 – $906 for a two-bedroom home and $781 – $1,042 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tulsa to Wichita take?
The drive is about 3 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 Wichita?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $326 – $435 for a two-bedroom home, against $680 – $906 with full-service movers; a moving container is $489 – $652.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tulsa to Wichita?
Yes. Tulsa is in Oklahoma and Wichita is in Kansas, 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 Wichita each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 442 people a year (margin of error ±259) moved from Tulsa County, which contains Tulsa, to Sedgwick County, which contains Wichita.
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.