Route guide · TX → OK
Shipping a car from Texas to Oklahoma
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Oklahoma City costs about $475–$825 on an open carrier and $725–$1,225 in an enclosed trailer, with 1–2 days in transit. It ranks #228 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $650
- Road miles
- 220
- Days in transit
- 1–2
- People moving a year
- 29.8K
- Companies at both ends
- 146
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Oklahoma cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Lawton and Enid — 190 to 570 road miles apart.
| From | Oklahoma City | Tulsa | Lawton | Enid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $475–$825220 mi · 1–2 days | $525–$875280 mi · 1–2 days | $450–$775190 mi · 1–2 days | $525–$875300 mi · 1–2 days |
| Houston | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days |
| San Antonio | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days | $575–$950420 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days |
| Austin | $575–$950420 mi · 1–3 days | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $550–$925360 mi · 1–3 days | $625–$1,000500 mi · 1–3 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Dallas to Oklahoma City, 220 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $475–$825 | $725–$1,225 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $525–$900 | $800–$1,375 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $600–$1,025 | $900–$1,525 |
| Pickup truck | $625–$1,050 | $925–$1,575 |
| Motorcycle | $275–$500 | $425–$725 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Texas to Oklahoma is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $650 Peak: about $700
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Oklahoma
About 29,790 people moved from Texas to Oklahoma in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (31,506 in 2023, 28,074 in 2024). That is 6.2% of everyone who left Texas for another state, making Oklahoma its #4 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 24,161 people a year move from Oklahoma back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $650, shipping from Texas to Oklahoma is one of the cheaper long moves out of Texas — Arkansas ($725) and Mississippi ($775) cost more. That works out to about $2.95 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.
Distance and transit time
At about 220 road miles, Dallas to Oklahoma City takes 1–2 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads north-northwest and stays on Central time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and Oklahoma, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Texas
145 companies based in Texas: 102 carriers, 24 brokers, 1,183 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Usal Houston · 382 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 357779
- Car Transport Inc Burleson · 309 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 248283
- Transcar Express LLC Brownsville · 89 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2066413
- Texas Auto Carriers San Antonio · 31 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 521201
- Transporting Cars Champion Inc Arlington · 26 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2287307
Delivery end Oklahoma
1 companies based in Oklahoma: 1 carriers, 0 brokers, 2 trucks in total, 26 years in business on average.
- Marsh Transport Inc Altus · 2 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 853359
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Oklahoma car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Oklahoma's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Oklahoma?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $475–$825 from Dallas to Oklahoma City (220 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $450–$1,050. An SUV costs about $525–$900, a pickup $625–$1,050, and an enclosed trailer $725–$1,225 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Oklahoma?
Transit is usually 1–2 days after pickup for the 220-mile trip from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Texas to Oklahoma?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Oklahoma after moving?
Oklahoma requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Tag, title and tax are handled at Service Oklahoma or a licensed operator.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Oklahoma?
Driving 220 miles takes about 1 day: roughly $30 in gas. Shipping a sedan costs about $475–$825. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Oklahoma?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 1 based in Oklahoma, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.