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title: Moving from Oklahoma City to Reno | O'Brien's Moving
url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/oklahoma-city-to-reno/
business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage
address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814)
hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955
type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941
---

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- Moving from Oklahoma City to Reno

# Moving from Oklahoma City to Reno

Oklahoma City to Reno is about 1,543 miles and 27 h 42 min of driving, and the printed route uses I-40 for 1,010 miles. Unlike most eastern routes, it does not run on I-80.

or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683)

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Oklahoma City, OK Reno-Sparks

1,543 miles by road

- Driving time (free-flow) about 27 h 44 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 4
- Main roads I-40, US 95, US 93

**Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)**

| Measure | Oklahoma City, OK | Reno-Sparks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median household income | $72,094 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,124 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $230,000 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 49 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 93 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 6.7 in | 20.9 in |

- Moved from Oklahoma to Nevada (2024) about 500
- Moved from Nevada to Oklahoma (2024) about 740

- Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 68

Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html).

Oklahoma City is at 1,196 feet and the Sparks warehouse is at 4,437. The route heads west on I-40 and then turns north on US highways through Nevada, so the last part of the trip is on US highways rather than a long interstate run.

## I-40 west, then US 93 and US 95 north

The route runs I-40 for about 1,010 miles, then US 95 for 272 miles, US 93 for 68 miles and I-11 for 42 miles. That adds up to 65 percent on I-40 and 25 percent on the US highways and I-11 that cross southern and western Nevada. The map line is only 1,249 miles; the roads add about 290.

The Nevada desert stretch has long gaps between fuel and services and is exposed to wind, summer heat and the occasional winter storm. NDOT's page lists chain and closure notices, and the other states on the route have their own 511 pages.

## Four driving days

The wheel time is about 27 h 42 min, which the planning rule rounds to four days at 500 miles a day. Your written estimate sets the delivery window, and that is the date to plan around, not the driving time.

Oklahoma City's July high is 93.1 degrees and Reno's is 93.9, a close match, and Reno's July nights fall to 60.4 degrees. The January pair is close too: Oklahoma City 49.3 and Reno 47.7.

## How the move works with O'Brien's

You book with O'Brien's, a Bekins Van Lines agent in Sparks. We coordinate the move from your Oklahoma City address through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage here. If the closing date moves, your goods can stay in our warehouse; vault storage starts from $40 per month.

Request a phone ballpark or the online estimate. See [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/).

## Oklahoma City and Reno compared

The Oklahoma City metro has about 1.46 million people, a Census median household income of $72,094 and a median home value of $230,000. The Reno metro's median household income is $87,485 and its median home value is $502,300. The home-value gap is more than double. Median gross rent is $1,124 in Oklahoma City and $1,592 in Reno.

Annual precipitation falls from 36.4 inches to 7.35. County records show people moving in both directions between Oklahoma and Cleveland counties and Washoe County. For the state picture, see [moving to Reno from Oklahoma](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-oklahoma/).

### Sources (checked October 18, 2026)

- [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals)
- [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs)
- [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375, Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate Commerce](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375)
- [Nevada Department of Transportation, NVRoads](https://www.nvroads.com/)

### Licensed movers

U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955

[Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf)

[Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/)

### Visit or call the office

2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

[775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683)

| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| --- | --- |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |

[Get my free estimate](#estimate)

### Related

- [Moving from Reno to Oklahoma City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-oklahoma-city/)
- [Moving to Reno from Oklahoma](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-oklahoma/)
- [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/)
- [Bekins Van Lines agent since 1955: what that means for your move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/)

Bekins Van Lines network

## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent

O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/).

Your rights on an interstate move

## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you

- [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA)
- [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA)
- [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611.

Next

## Related routes and guides

- [Moving from Reno to Oklahoma City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-oklahoma-city/)
- [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/)
- [Moving to Reno from Oklahoma](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-oklahoma/)
- [Moving from Nevada to Oklahoma](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-oklahoma/)
- [Moving from Louisville to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/louisville-to-reno/)
- [Moving from Memphis to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/memphis-to-reno/)
- [Moving from Richmond, Virginia to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/richmond-to-reno/)
- [Moving from Birmingham to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/birmingham-to-reno/)
- [Moving from Buffalo to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/buffalo-to-reno/)
- [Moving from Grand Rapids to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/grand-rapids-to-reno/)

Answers

## Moving from Oklahoma City to Reno questions

Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/).

### How long is the drive from Oklahoma City to Reno?

About 27 h 42 min over roughly 1,543 miles, or four days at 500 miles a day.

### Does the route use I-80?

The printed route uses I-40 for about 1,010 miles and then US 95, US 93 and I-11 across Nevada.

### Who handles delivery in Reno?

O'Brien's. The Bekins network brings the shipment and our Sparks crews deliver and unpack.

## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews

What customers say about O'Brien's

[Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938)

M Mike K.

August 30, 2019

The best customer service ever!

### Owner's reply

Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business!

P Patrick R.

September 19, 2026

The two gentlemen that helped me move today were very Helpful and professional!

T Tommy B.

August 21, 2026

Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here.

### Owner's reply

Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review.

## Get a long-distance estimate

Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home.

Rather talk?

[Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet.

2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941

U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070
