Shipping a Car from Phoenix, AZ to Tulsa, OK
The Phoenix–Tulsa corridor covers roughly 1,107 road miles eastbound, through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. Transit after dispatch is about 2–3 days (22 hours of driving, plus stops). Volume is middling, so most customers find a carrier without much waiting.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Phoenix. Sun Belt hub on I-10/I-17 and the nation's top snowbird destination in winter. Drivers often use the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport area as a staging reference. Trucks working Phoenix lean on I-10 and I-17.
Delivery in Tulsa. The nearest major airport, Tulsa International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver. Oklahoma's second city on I-44/I-244, with spring severe weather. Trucks serving Tulsa lean on I-244 and I-44.
The Route and Corridor
A carrier on this lane works through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. In Oklahoma, I-35, I-40 and I-44 cross, and turnpikes are tolled. Arizona: I-10 and I-40 cross long desert stretches with few services. Texas: I-35, I-10, I-45, I-20 and I-40 cross a state where El Paso to Houston is about 750 miles. Metros near that straight-line path include Albuquerque (NM) and Oklahoma City (OK), although the actual interstate routing may bend around them. Pickup is on Mountain time and delivery on Central time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock. Toll roads in Texas and Oklahoma are built into carrier pricing.
What Phoenix to Tulsa Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $665–$940 on this lane, or $0.72 for each of the 1,107 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($745–$1,055); enclosed sedan transport is $965–$1,365, roughly 45% more than open. A comparable-length trip, Chicago, IL to Denver, CO (1,092 mi), is priced at $655–$930. Ending in Oklahoma City instead (90 mi from Tulsa) is estimated at $600–$850.
| Trailer | Vehicle | Typical Price | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $665–$940 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $745–$1,055 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Open | Minivan | $745–$1,055 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $965–$1,365 | Maximum protection from weather and debris |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Timing and Seasonality
High Plains winter storms and spring thunderstorms are the main weather risks, so late spring and early fall are calmest. Desert heat rarely stops trucks, but midday loading can be hard, so early-morning pickups are common. For a 1,107-mile trip, request quotes about three weeks before pickup. Across Arizona expect desert heat above 110°F in summer and snow near Flagstaff on I-40; across Oklahoma, tornado-season storms in spring.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.
- Remove loose items. Personal belongings are usually not insured in transit; clear the cabin before pickup in Phoenix.
- Inspect at both ends. Walk around the car with the driver in Phoenix and again in Tulsa, and note anything on the bill of lading.