($482+) Minneapolis, MN to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Tulsa, OK

For the 705-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, full-service movers cost between $1,631 and $8,359. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $295 - $1,964 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Minneapolis generally start around $240 plus $109 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Minneapolis to Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,631 - $4,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,182 - $5,513
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,032 - $8,359

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 Minneapolis to Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tulsa, 43% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Minneapolis to Tulsa?

Oklahoma Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Oklahoma, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Minneapolis, MN to Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,022 and $3,339. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Minneapolis runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Minneapolis to Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,022 - $1,948
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,312 - $2,622
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,775 - $3,339

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tulsa, OK, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $687 in Minneapolis, MN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Tulsa?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Minneapolis, MN to Tulsa, OK

Renting a moving truck for the 705-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, costs between $482 and $1,424, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $220 - $252
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Minneapolis to Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $482 - $981
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $547 - $1,097
• 4+ bedrooms: $664 - $1,424

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $687.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $220 - $252 for the 705-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 $59 and $319, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 per night for hotel stops on the 705-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $295 - $442.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis to Tulsa?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. 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 Minneapolis, MN to Tulsa, OK

For larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,050 and $2,056.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Minneapolis to Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $939 - $1,719
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,050 - $2,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,392 - $2,671

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 $74 - $147 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about five hours typically runs $687.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Tulsa?

1. 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.
2. 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.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Tulsa, OK

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tulsa, side by side with Minneapolis on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

Full-service movers on the 705-mile route from Minneapolis, MN, to Tulsa, OK, run $1,631 - $8,359 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,022 - $3,339, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $482 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,182, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Imperial and Hilti.