Moving from Dallas, TX to Tulsa, OK
About 277 miles across a state line, from Texas into Oklahoma, 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 Dallas, TX to Tulsa, OK covers about 277 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,247 – $1,662 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 426 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 277 miles, about 5 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 $1,247 – $1,662. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Dallas to Tulsa
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $935 – $1,247 | $673 – $897 | $449 – $598 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,122 – $1,496 | $808 – $1,077 | $538 – $718 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,247 – $1,662 | $897 – $1,197 | $598 – $798 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,433 – $1,911 | $1,032 – $1,376 | $688 – $917 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,620 – $2,161 | $1,167 – $1,556 | $778 – $1,037 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,870 – $2,493 | $1,346 – $1,795 | $897 – $1,197 |
Transport only, for an estimated 277 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, Dallas to Tulsa
277 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,385. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,247 to $1,662, 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 Dallas to Tulsa
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 426 people a year (±207) moved from Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas, to Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa. Going the other way: about 671 people a year (±359). Movers from Dallas County make up 1.2% of the 35,167 people a year who moved into Tulsa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 28,074 people a year (±3,746) moving from Texas to Oklahoma and about 18,579 people a year (±3,583) from Oklahoma to Texas — a net gain for Oklahoma of about 9,495 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 20,890 ±2,269 |
| Denton County, TX | 19,351 ±2,002 |
| Collin County, TX | 18,851 ±1,674 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 5,155 ±1,265 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,868 ±820 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rogers County, OK | 2,693 ±464 |
| Wagoner County, OK | 2,315 ±523 |
| Creek County, OK | 2,241 ±429 |
| Oklahoma County, OK | 1,948 ±378 |
| Okmulgee County, OK | 967 ±333 |
Licensed movers at each end
120 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Dallas (671 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 63 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.6% of their 232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 17 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 14 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Santana Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3901949 | Fate · 24 mi | 42 trucks | 0 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Dallas LLCUSDOT 923537 | Carrollton · 17 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Texas Moving Co IncUSDOT 220940 | The Colony · 22 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Tulsa end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tulsa: Graebel Moving Services (Tulsa, 24 trucks), Fidelity Moving Systems Inc (Tulsa, 15 trucks), Budget Movers LLC (Tulsa, 14 trucks), 2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving Company (Broken Arrow, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Oklahoma, 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 Dallas to Tulsa
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 277 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 Tulsa
A local move inside Tulsa later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tulsa are Oklahoma City (about 114 mi), Fayetteville (about 120 mi), Norman (about 121 mi).
Other routes from Dallas
All routes from Dallas, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Arlington, TX | ~21 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to McKinney, TX | ~35 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to Austin, TX | 196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Dallas to Oklahoma City, OK | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Dallas to Houston, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Dallas to San Antonio, TX | 293 mi | $1,319 – $1,758 |
| Dallas to Little Rock, AR | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
| Dallas to Lubbock, TX | ~349 mi | $1,571 – $2,094 |
Also moving to Tulsa: from Oklahoma City, OK, from Fayetteville, AR, from Norman, OK, from Wichita, KS.
Dallas to Tulsa moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Tulsa?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 277 miles cost about $935 – $1,247 for a studio, $1,247 – $1,662 for a two-bedroom home and $1,433 – $1,911 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Dallas to Tulsa take?
The drive is about 5 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 Dallas to Tulsa?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $598 – $798 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,247 – $1,662 with full-service movers; a moving container is $897 – $1,197.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Dallas to Tulsa?
Yes. Dallas is in Texas and Tulsa is in Oklahoma, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 120 listed movers within 30 miles of Dallas hold it.
How many people move from Dallas to Tulsa each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 426 people a year (margin of error ±207) moved from Dallas County, which contains Dallas, to Tulsa County, which contains Tulsa.
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.