Arkansas to Utah Car Shipping (2025 Cost Guide)

Most companies will require that an adult of at least 18 years of age be present when picking up your car in Arkansas and when dropping it off in Utah.

If you’re not driving the vehicle from Arkansas to Utah, you aren't required to have typical car insurance. Your car hauler should have adequate insurance if an accident happened on the drive to Utah, which you should verify before loading your car in Arkansas.

If you’re driving your car at all in either state, you should understand the requirements. In Arkansas, all drivers must maintain liability insurance that meets the state's minimum requirements, which are $25,000 per person for bodily injury or death in one accident, $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons in one accident, and $25,000 for property damage caused by an auto accident.

In Utah, it is mandatory for drivers to maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage, including $25,000 for individual injury or death, $50,000 for injury or death involving multiple individuals, and $20,000 for property damage. Additionally, uninsured motorist coverage with identical limits is required.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from Arkansas to Utah is about 1,490 miles, and that’s as fast as about 3 days. However, most car transport companies will take three to eight days to travel from Arkansas to Utah.

Arkansas does not require mandatory safety or emissions inspections, but the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality encourages voluntary emissions testing for the benefit of the environment. This means that while getting your car tested for emissions is optional, it is strongly encouraged.

Vehicles in the state of Utah are mandated to pass an annual safety inspection to ensure that key components such as brakes, lights and tires are in good working condition. Additionally, vehicles older than 6 years are also required to pass an emissions inspection to confirm that they are not emitting excessive levels of pollutants. If a vehicle fails either of these inspections, it must be repaired and retested before it can be legally driven on the road.

In order to get a driver's license in Utah, a person must pass a written test, a driving skills test, and a vision test, as well as provide proof of identity and residency, and pay the required fees. Those under 18 years of age must also complete driver education and have a learner's permit before being eligible for a full license.

It’s important to understand any tax implications if you’re having a car shipped from Arkansas to Utah after purchasing it.

When moving to Utah, you must register your vehicle with the DMV within 60 days. You will need to pay a vehicle tax, called sales and use tax, when registering. The amount will depend on the purchase price and county of residence. Additional fees and taxes may apply. Check with the Utah DMV or a local auto dealership for more information.

We recommend that you always check for updated tax information in both Arkansas and Utah to avoid any hidden costs.

The cheapest way to ship a car from Arkansas to Utah is to ship it on a train or choose an open trailer transport method, avoid expedited shipping, and be flexible with your pickup dates.

Shipping a car from Arkansas to Utah costs $1,073 to $1,613.