Moving truck gas cost from Oklahoma City, OK to Seattle, WA

The drive is about 1,972 miles. In a 15 to 17 ft rental truck getting around 9 MPG, fuel comes to roughly $1,060 at this week’s prices.

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

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MPG

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

Fuel cost$1,060Likely $963 to $1,177

Compare

  • 10 to 12 ft truck$867save $193
  • 20 to 22 ft truck$1,192+$132
  • Towing a car$1,247+$187
  • Round trip$2,119+$1,060

1,972 miles at 9 MPG: 219.1 gallons, $0.54 a mile. The likely range allows for fuel economy 10% better or worse.

Oklahoma CitySeattle

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Distance
1,972 miles
Driving days
5 at 450 mi a day
Behind the wheel
About 34 hours
Gas price used
$4.836 a gallon

Fuel cost by truck size

Based on 1,972 miles, a gas price of $4.836 and a diesel price of $6.506 a gallon. Towing a car on a trailer or dolly lowers fuel economy by about 15%.

TruckMPGGallonsFuel costTowing a car
Cargo van16123$596$701
10 to 12 ft truck11179$867$1,020
15 to 17 ft truck9219$1,060$1,247
20 to 22 ft truck8247$1,192$1,402
26 ft truck7282$1,362$1,603
26 ft truck (diesel)8247$1,604$1,887

The gap between the smallest and largest trucks on this route is about $766 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
Seattle, WA$5.527$6.659Seattle average

Gas runs about $1.38 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 Seattle, WA a 5-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 Seattle, WA to Oklahoma City, OK.