Oklahoma City, OK to Los Angeles, CA Moving Truck Gas Cost

Fuel cost by truck size

Based on 1,329 miles, a gas price of $5.083 and a diesel price of $7.297 a gallon. Towing a car on a trailer or dolly lowers fuel economy by about 15%.

Truck	MPG	Gallons	Fuel cost	Towing a car
Cargo van	16	83	$422	$497
10 to 12 ft truck	11	121	$614	$722
15 to 17 ft truck	9	148	$751	$883
20 to 22 ft truck	8	166	$844	$993
26 ft truck	7	190	$965	$1,135
26 ft truck (diesel)	8	166	$1,212	$1,426

The gap between the smallest and largest trucks on this route is about $543 in fuel alone, so it pays to rent only as much truck as you need.

Fuel prices at each end of the move

Where	Gas	Diesel	Price basis
Oklahoma City, OK	$4.145	$6.352	Midwest average
Los Angeles, CA	$6.021	$8.242	Los Angeles average

Gas runs about $1.88 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 Los Angeles, CA a 3-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 Los Angeles, CA to Oklahoma City, OK.

Moving truck gas cost from Oklahoma City, OK to Los Angeles, CA