Tennessee to Oklahoma Car Shipping (2026 Cost Guide)

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

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

If you’re driving your car at all in either state, you should understand the requirements. Tennessee drivers need to fulfill liability insurance criteria of 25/50/15 ($25,000 for individual bodily injury, $50,000 for total bodily injury per accident, and $15,000 for property damage per accident). Valid proof of insurance is crucial for registration and may be requested by law enforcement during traffic stops. Motorists have the flexibility to choose additional coverage for an added layer of vehicle protection.

Ensure compliance with Oklahoma state law by obtaining car insurance with minimum coverage of $25,000/$50,000/$25,000 for bodily injury/death and property damage, as mandated by legal requirements.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from Tennessee to Oklahoma is about 711 miles, and that’s as fast as about 2 days. However, most car transport companies will take one to six days to travel from Tennessee to Oklahoma.

In Tennessee, vehicles must pass annual safety and emissions inspection. Cost is around $15 and more information can be found at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's website.

As a new Oklahoma resident, title your vehicle within 30 days of moving by presenting current out-of-state title, proof of passed VIN inspection, completed Form 701-6, proof of valid OK insurance, lien release (if applicable), and paying fees at your local tag agency.

A valid driver's license from a US territory can be transferred to Oklahoma without taking written or driving tests. However, if the license has expired, the applicant will need to take both tests. To transfer their license, the applicant must present primary and secondary forms of identification, proof of full legal name and birthdate, and proof of legal presence in the US to a Driver License Examiner.

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

When someone moves to Oklahoma, they have a 30-day window to register their vehicle with the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC). This process involves obtaining a valid car insurance policy, as well as a title certificate and registration. If the vehicle is used or was brought from another state, the OTC may require a VIN and/or odometer inspection before issuing the title certificate.

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

The cheapest way to ship a car from Tennessee to Oklahoma 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 Tennessee to Oklahoma costs $784 to $1,043.