Tulsa, OK car shipping
Car Shipping in Tulsa, OK
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$385 – $2,115
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–5 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Wichita
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Oklahoma
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Tulsa
Tulsa sits on I-44 between two toll roads: the Turner Turnpike west to Oklahoma City and the Will Rogers Turnpike northeast toward Missouri. Both went fully cashless in 2024, and the tolls are part of what a carrier prices into a trip that uses them. Inside the city, a ring of expressways makes most pickups straightforward.
- The Turner Turnpike links Tulsa and Oklahoma City on I-44
- The Will Rogers Turnpike carries I-44 northeast toward Joplin and Missouri
- Every Oklahoma turnpike is now cashless, billed by PikePass or PlatePay
- US-75 and US-169 handle traffic north and south of the city
- Main highways
- I-44, I-244, US-75
- Typical transit
- 1–5 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Tulsa
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,520 mi | $610 – $2,875 | $790 – $4,595 | 4–7 days | Oklahoma to California |
| Wichita, KS | 160 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Oklahoma to Kansas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,100 mi | $770 – $2,080 | $1,000 – $3,325 | 3–5 days | Oklahoma to Florida |
| New York City, NY | 1,470 mi | $1,030 – $2,780 | $1,340 – $4,445 | 3–6 days | Oklahoma to New York |
| Little Rock, AR | 280 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Oklahoma to Arkansas |
| Chicago, IL | 720 mi | $525 – $1,360 | $675 – $2,175 | 2–3 days | Oklahoma to Illinois |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Summer moving season and the holidays tighten truck space, while mid-January to February is usually the quietest stretch of the year.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports 2026 versus 2025 running 3% to 8% higher.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Transit times from Tulsa
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Wichita, KS · 160 mi1–2 days
- Little Rock, AR · 280 mi1–2 days
- Houston, TX · 530 mi2–3 days
- Chicago, IL · 720 mi2–3 days
- Atlanta, GA · 810 mi2–4 days
- Charlotte, NC · 1,020 mi3–5 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 1,100 mi3–5 days
Popular routes from Tulsa
Car shipping companies serving Tulsa
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Tulsa
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- South Tulsa and BixbyWide arterials near US-75 and the Creek Turnpike. Door pickup usually works.
- Broken ArrowSuburban streets with good access to the Broken Arrow Expressway.
- Midtown and Maple RidgeMature trees and narrower streets. A nearby lot is often easier.
- Owasso and the north sideClose to US-169 and I-44, and easy for a carrier heading to Missouri.
Good to know in Tulsa
- Two turnpikes, both cashlessThe Turner Turnpike went to all-electronic tolling on May 1, 2024, and the Will Rogers Turnpike followed that November, which made the whole Oklahoma turnpike system cashless. Carriers pay through PikePass or PlatePay billing, and the cost of those tolls is part of any quote that routes over them.
- I-44 is the line in and outMost long-haul traffic reaches Tulsa on I-44, from Oklahoma City to the southwest or from Missouri to the northeast. The Muskogee and Indian Nation turnpikes to the south went cashless in the same conversion, so almost any trip out of Tulsa on a limited-access road meets a toll somewhere.
- Expressways reach most of the cityI-244, US-75, US-169 and the Creek and Gilcrease turnpikes put most Tulsa neighborhoods within a few minutes of a freeway. That makes door pickup more practical here than in many cities of the same size, as long as the street itself has room for the truck.
- Northwest Arkansas is a short run eastUS-412 connects Tulsa with Springdale and Fayetteville in northwest Arkansas, a growing metro of its own. A carrier running that corridor passes close to east Tulsa and Broken Arrow, which can make a pickup there easier to fit onto a truck already heading east.
- Moving to TulsaIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Oklahoma. Check Oklahoma's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Sources: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority: PlatePay rates and cashless conversion, Turner Turnpike (Wikipedia), Will Rogers Turnpike (Wikipedia)
Other Oklahoma cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Tulsa
Why ship from Tulsa?
- Carriers already serving Oklahoma
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tulsa?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $385 – $2,115 from Tulsa to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Wichita, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Tulsa?
About 1–2 days to Wichita and 4–7 days to Los Angeles, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Tulsa?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from Tulsa?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from Tulsa?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from Tulsa?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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