($467+) Nashville, TN to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Tulsa, OK

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 613-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, with prices running from $1,430 - $8,430. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $291 - $1,940 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Nashville and Tulsa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Nashville movers tend to run around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,430 - $4,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,222 - $5,308
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,678 - $8,430

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 Nashville to Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Nashville 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 Nashville to Tulsa?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Oklahoma Trucking Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,029 and $3,097. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Nashville typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,029 - $1,855
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,307 - $2,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,644 - $3,097

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $679 in Nashville, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $73 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $146 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tulsa, OK, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Tulsa, OK

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 613 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, running $467 - $1,202. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $189 - $216
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $467 - $881
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $470 - $1,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $642 - $1,202

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $73 and $340.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $146.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $189 and $216 for the 613-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $679 for 2 movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Tulsa, OK

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, 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 $873 and $1,976.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $900 - $1,575
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $995 - $1,976
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,396 - $2,503

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $679.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $73 and $146 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Tulsa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN 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 Nashville 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

For a move from Nashville, TN, to Tulsa, OK, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,430 for a studio to $8,430 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 613-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,029 - $3,097. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $467 - $1,202, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,222 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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