($442+) Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK Movers
Moving from Evansville, IN, to Tulsa, OK, runs anywhere from $483 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,622 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 558 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 1 to 6 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,259, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $7,622 or more.
- Moving containers run $995 - $3,419, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $483 - $1,274.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Evansville, IN, to Tulsa, OK. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,066 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
Compare moving options from Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK
There are 3 main ways to move from Evansville to Tulsa: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service is the most expensive but covers everything from labor to transportation, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route averaging $2,066 - $5,125. Containers cost roughly 30% less than full-service for the same home size, and rental trucks run about 60% less, though loading is on you with either DIY option. At 558 miles, expect 1 to 6 days in transit no matter which service you choose.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 558-mile route from Evansville to Tulsa, broken down by home size:
- Studio / 1 bedroom: full-service $1,259 - $3,778, container $995 - $1,864, rental truck $483 - $830, freight trailer $869 - $1,727.
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: full-service $2,066 - $5,125, container $1,368 - $2,576, rental truck $521 - $995, freight trailer $1,053 - $1,940.
- 4+ bedrooms: full-service $3,826 - $7,622, container $1,667 - $3,419, rental truck $650 - $1,274, freight trailer $1,348 - $2,475.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK
Full-service movers for the 558-mile relocation from Evansville, Indiana, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,259 and $7,622. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $246 - $1,640, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Evansville typically charge a base rate around $431 plus $155 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Evansville to Tulsa:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,259 - $3,778
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,066 - $5,125
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,826 - $7,622
Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Evansville to Tulsa.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Indiana to Oklahoma. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK
Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Evansville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tulsa, 88% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $410 - $4,100 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready50% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Furniture Fetchers Moving Company | $164 - $984/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $246 - $1,968 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage25% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs75% of local movers | $820 - $2,460 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,050 - $8,200 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $614 - $1,167 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items25% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Aloo Moving | $820 - $2,050 |
| Piano | Any piano type75% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Furniture Fetchers Moving Company | $656 - $2,870 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling25% of local movers | $246 - $1,230 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect25% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Furniture Fetchers Moving Company | $533 - $1,640 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $246 - $12,300+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $246 - $2,870+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Evansville to Tulsa?
All three below meet the standards set by the Oklahoma Trucking Association, the group most Oklahoma movers are affiliated with.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Evansville, IN. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK
Moving containers from Evansville, Indiana, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $995 and $3,419. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Evansville typically costs about $80/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Evansville to Tulsa:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,864
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,368 - $2,576
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,667 - $3,419
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $62 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $123 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $574 in Evansville, IN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Tulsa, OK, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Indiana to Oklahoma move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $995. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,368 - $2,576, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Evansville to Tulsa?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Evansville to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Evansville:
- Furniture Fetchers Moving Company (4.7/5), 13 years in business
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.9/5), 11 years in business
- Aloo Moving (4.5/5), 6 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 558 miles from Evansville, Indiana, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, running $483 - $1,274. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $146 - $166
- Daily insurance: $25/day
- Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
- Evansville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Evansville to Tulsa based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $483 - $830
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $521 - $995
- 4+ bedrooms: $650 - $1,274
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Evansville to Tulsa starts at $483 - $1,274, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($146 - $166) , overnight lodging ($123/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for an additional $600 - $1,200 on top of your base rate to cover those costs.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Evansville, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $574.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $146 - $166 for the 558-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
- Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $49 and $267, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $123 per night for hotel stops on the 558-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $246 - $369.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Evansville to Tulsa?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)
The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.
Freight trailer costs from Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK
Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Evansville, Indiana, to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.
Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $738 and $1,940.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Evansville to Tulsa:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $869 - $1,727
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,053 - $1,940
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,348 - $2,475
Pro tip: Freight trailers offer generous space but reward good packing strategy. The 4-foot ramp can be challenging for large or heavy pieces, and using the full 8-foot height takes careful stacking. Because you're billed by the linear foot, maximizing vertical space keeps your costs lower.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
- More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $62 - $123 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Evansville, Indiana, for about five hours typically runs $574.
What are the best freight companies from Evansville to Tulsa?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
- Walt's Drive-A-Way Service, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Walt's Drive-A-Way Service, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from Evansville to Tulsa, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: Evansville, IN vs Tulsa, OK
Day-to-day costs in Tulsa are close to what you're used to in Evansville: cost of living index of 85 versus 80, with average rent of $1,199/mo compared to $867/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 44/100 and 56.42/100 in Evansville versus 39/100 and 48.06/100 in Tulsa.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Tulsa, OK to Evansville, IN guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Indiana to Oklahoma over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 58 movers in our Indiana network to compare for this 558-mile move.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Evansville, IN, to Tulsa, OK, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,259 - $7,622 on the 558-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $995 - $3,419 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $483 - $1,274 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,066 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Imperial and Hilti.
FAQs: Moving from Evansville, IN, to Tulsa, OK
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What do local movers charge in Evansville?
Local movers based in Evansville typically start around $431 as a base rate, plus $155/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Tulsa run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
How long does a move from Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 5 - 7 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are usually the fastest option outside of driving yourself, with deliveries in 3 - 5 days, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What are the best neighborhoods in Tulsa?
For families, South Tulsa, Maple Ridge, and Florence Park are worth a look in Tulsa. If you're moving solo or without kids, Brookside, Downtown Tulsa, and Brady Arts District tend to be popular picks instead.
What is the cheapest way to move from Evansville, IN to Tulsa, OK?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $521 - $995. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What percentage of Evansville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 75% of movers in Evansville handle piano moves, and 25% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.