A Family Moving & Storage Inc
Lawton, OK · USDOT 1660180
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2007
Moving from Oklahoma to Texas
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 19,000 people living in Texas had lived in Oklahoma a year earlier. No other state drew more people from Oklahoma. A 2-bedroom move from Oklahoma City to Houston, about 488 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200. 57 licensed movers are based in Oklahoma.
Who makes this move
18,579
people moved from Oklahoma to Texas (±3,583)
28,074
moved the other way, from Texas to Oklahoma (±3,746)
- Texas drew about 26% of the roughly 73,000 people who left Oklahoma for another state.
- More people moved from Texas to Oklahoma than this way, by about 9,500.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Oklahoma went
Most common moves out of Oklahoma
- Texas19,000
- Kansas5,400
- Colorado5,400
- Missouri3,800
- Florida3,500
- Arkansas3,200
- California2,700
- New Mexico2,100
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Oklahoma City to Houston, about 488 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,250–$2,400 | $1,550–$3,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,600–$3,100 | $2,000–$3,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,200–$4,200 | $2,750–$5,250 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,750–$5,250 | $3,400–$6,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,200–$6,150 | $4,000–$7,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,700–$7,100 | $4,600–$8,800 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City to Houston | 488 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Oklahoma City to Dallas | 225 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Oklahoma City to Austin | 424 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Tulsa to Houston | 523 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Tulsa to Dallas | 280 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Tulsa to Austin | 494 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Oklahoma
See all 57Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage LLC
Oklahoma City, OK · USDOT 896791
35 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2000
Ace Transfer & Storage Company
Oklahoma City, OK · USDOT 34170
55 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedOklahoma to Texas crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Oklahoma to Texas
How much does it cost to move from Oklahoma to Texas?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Oklahoma City to Houston, about 488 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $4,900. A studio runs about $1,250–$2,400 and a 4-bedroom about $3,200–$6,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Oklahoma to Texas?
About 19,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 18,579, with a margin of error of ±3,583. About 28,000 moved from Texas to Oklahoma the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Oklahoma to Texas?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 225 to 523 miles by road; Oklahoma City to Houston is about 488. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Oklahoma to Texas?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Oklahoma to Texas?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 25% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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