Moving truck gas cost from Oklahoma City, OK to Boise, ID

The drive is about 1,484 miles. In a 15 to 17 ft rental truck getting around 9 MPG, fuel comes to roughly $710 at this week’s prices.

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$/ gallon

Average of Midwest and Rocky Mountain prices from EIA for the week of October 19, 2026.

More options: MPG, towing
MPG

Loaded rental trucks usually get 6 to 12 MPG. If the rental paperwork lists a figure for your truck, use that.

Fuel cost$710Likely $646 to $789

Compare

  • 10 to 12 ft truck$581save $129
  • 20 to 22 ft truck$799+$89
  • Towing a car$836+$125
  • Round trip$1,420+$710

1,484 miles at 9 MPG: 164.9 gallons, $0.48 a mile. The likely range allows for fuel economy 10% better or worse.

Oklahoma CityBoise

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Distance
1,484 miles
Driving days
4 at 450 mi a day
Behind the wheel
About 25 hours
Gas price used
$4.307 a gallon

Fuel cost by truck size

Based on 1,484 miles, a gas price of $4.307 and a diesel price of $6.387 a gallon. Towing a car on a trailer or dolly lowers fuel economy by about 15%.

TruckMPGGallonsFuel costTowing a car
Cargo van1693$399$470
10 to 12 ft truck11135$581$684
15 to 17 ft truck9165$710$836
20 to 22 ft truck8186$799$940
26 ft truck7212$913$1,074
26 ft truck (diesel)8186$1,185$1,394

The gap between the smallest and largest trucks on this route is about $514 in fuel alone, so it pays to rent only as much truck as you need.

Fuel prices at each end of the move

WhereGasDieselPrice basis
Oklahoma City, OK$4.145$6.352Midwest average
Boise, ID$4.468$6.422Rocky Mountain average

Gas runs about $0.32 a gallon cheaper around Oklahoma City, OK. Fill the tank before you leave Oklahoma City and stretch it as far as you safely can.

Weekly retail averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for the week of October 19, 2026. Prices along the way will vary. EIA source

Planning the drive

A loaded box truck is slower than a car on hills and safest at moderate speeds, and most drivers find 450 miles a comfortable day. That makes Oklahoma City, OK to Boise, ID a 4-day drive, so budget for hotel nights and meals on top of fuel. The rental itself and any per-mile fees are charged separately from fuel.

Other moves

Going the other way? See Boise, ID to Oklahoma City, OK.