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Ohio to Tennessee Car Shipping
Ship your car from Ohio to Tennessee in 1–4 days—your price appears on screen in seconds, not in a callback.
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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car from Ohio to Tennessee?
As of September 2026, the average cost to ship a car from Ohio to Tennessee is about $681, with shipments typically running $400–$1,100 depending on the exact city pair, vehicle, and season. Open auto transport is the standard choice on this corridor; enclosed transport adds weather and debris protection for about 50% more.
What Factors Affect the Cost to Ship a Car?
Distance sets the baseline: the average driving distance on this route is about 460 miles, and longer city pairs cost more in total while costing less per mile. From there, vehicle size and weight, open versus enclosed carrier, exact pickup and delivery locations, fuel prices, and above all season and timing move the number. For the full breakdown, see our car shipping cost calculator.
Ohio to Tennessee Car Shipping Pricing & Time to Ship Your Car Examples
| From Ohio to Tennessee | Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed | Transit Time | |
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| Columbus, OHNashville, TNMost Popular | 383 mi | $475–$750 | $700–$1,125 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Cleveland, OHChattanooga, TN | 604 mi | $500–$825 | $775–$1,225 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Cincinnati, OHKnoxville, TN | 258 mi | $400–$650 | $600–$975 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Toledo, OHMemphis, TN | 678 mi | $575–$950 | $875–$1,425 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Akron, OHFranklin, TN | 525 mi | $500–$825 | $750–$1,225 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Dayton, OHMurfreesboro, TN | 356 mi | $425–$700 | $650–$1,050 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Parma, OHClarksville, TN | 443 mi | $500–$800 | $750–$1,200 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
Ranges reflect recent shipments for a standard sedan; SUVs and trucks typically add $100–$200. Enclosed figures are estimated at about 1.5× the open auto transport rate.
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Open or Enclosed Transport for Ohio to Tennessee?
Open car transport is the standard choice for most shipments and the most economical way to ship a daily driver, SUV, or truck. Your car rides with 8–10 others on a multi-vehicle trailer, driven on via built-in ramps and secured to the deck for the trip — the same way dealers move new inventory. See open auto transport for details.
Enclosed car shipping earns its premium of roughly 50% when the vehicle itself calls for it: luxury, classic, and exotic cars, a vehicle fresh off the dealer lot with no road miles, or anything you would not want exposed to weather and road debris. If you're weighing the two, our guide to the difference between enclosed and open auto transport covers it in detail.
Expedited shipping is also available when the calendar is not negotiable: guaranteed pickup windows and direct driver routes that get your vehicle there faster. It is the option time-sensitive moves lean on, from military relocations to students starting a new semester.

The Ohio to Tennessee Route
RoadRunner auto transport carriers run the Ohio to Tennessee corridor with open and enclosed equipment, door to door on both ends.
Ohio to Tennessee Shipping Prices by Season
Demand on this corridor is steady year-round, with a modest early-summer peak, a soft stretch from late summer into fall, and a brief bump around the holidays.
Monthly booking demand on the Ohio to Tennessee corridor

Early Summer
The national moving season firms up demand and pricing modestly.

Late Summer & Fall
The quietest stretch of the year on this corridor: the easiest carrier space and the friendliest pricing.

Holidays
A brief holiday-season bump in demand, then a quiet start to the year.

Late Winter & Spring
Steady demand building gently toward the moving season; standard booking windows apply.
How Long Does Ohio to Tennessee Car Shipping Take?
Transit begins at pickup, not booking. Plan on 1–3 extra days for carrier dispatch, more in peak season.
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Request your quote
Enter your ZIP codes, vehicle details, and preferred dates. Your price appears on screen right away.
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Book the lane
Reserve your pickup window, 7–14 days ahead is the sweet spot. No upfront deposit.
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Carrier dispatch
We match your shipment with a vetted carrier and coordinate pickup, typically within 1–3 days.
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Transit to Tennessee
Your vehicle runs the corridor, trackable in real time, arriving 1–4 days after pickup.
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Tennessee delivery
The driver calls ahead to confirm timing and access, then you inspect your vehicle together and sign at delivery.
Booking 7–14 days ahead gets the best rates on this corridor. Flexible pickup windows price lower than fixed dates.
See Your OH to TN PriceShipping from the State of Ohio
RoadRunner picks up vehicles across Ohio every week, from Columbus and Cleveland to Cincinnati, Toledo, and everywhere in between.
Pickup happens at your home, office, or the nearest spot a full-size auto transport carrier can legally and safely reach, with real-time tracking from the moment your vehicle is loaded.

Shipping to the State of Tennessee
We deliver to every major Tennessee metro, from Memphis and New South Memphis to Nashville and Knoxville, plus the smaller towns between them.
With open and enclosed equipment across a 30,000+ auto transport network, the driver calls ahead to confirm timing and access, then delivers as close to your door as the truck can legally and safely get.

Ship a car from Ohio to Tennessee
Shipping a car from Ohio to Tennessee is a fairly easy process with RoadRunner Auto Transport. This is because RoadRunner Auto Transport moves thousands of shipments along this route each year. It also maintains a network of over 30,000+ carriers nationwide that service this route. Additionally, Ohio and Tennessee have great road infrastructure, which makes it easy to access almost any location.
Ohio is an important state in the US, with a thriving automotive industry and a massive interstate highway system. Therefore, shipping a car from Ohio to Tennessee is pretty seamless as the interstate highways and direct routes from the state to Tennessee are in great condition. In addition, Ohio is home to some of the largest cities in the US, which makes it relatively easy for RoadRunner Auto Transport to access almost any location in Ohio easily.
Tennessee is also a great place for RoadRunner Auto Transport to ship a car to. Tennessee has a well-constructed road infrastructure that makes it easy to connect the different towns and cities in the state. This means that the car can be transported to any location within Tennessee without any issues. Tennessee is also home to Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, which are some of the major cities in the US, which means that RoadRunner Auto Transport can access almost any location in the state.
Overall, shipping a car from Ohio to Tennessee is a pretty easy process with RoadRunner Auto Transport, thanks to the well-developed road infrastructure, massive interstate highways, and a network of over 30,000+ carriers maintained by the company.
Shipping a Car from Ohio, Made Simple
See how RoadRunner moves vehicles out of Ohio: instant pricing, door-to-door pickup, and real-time tracking the whole way to Tennessee.
- Door-to-door pickup across Ohio
- Open and enclosed auto transport on this corridor
- No upfront deposit
Before the carrier arrives
Three things to handle between booking and pickup day. They take an hour in total and make both handoffs smooth.
Schedule in advance
Book 7–14 days ahead for the best rates, and 2–3 weeks during peak season, when carrier space is tightest.
Prep and empty the vehicle
Wash the car, leave about a quarter tank of fuel, and remove personal items. Anything left inside is not protected against loss or damage in transit.
Inspect at pickup and delivery
Walk around the vehicle with the driver at both ends, photograph its condition, and note anything new on the Bill of Lading before signing.
RoadRunner Auto Transport: The Ohio to Tennessee Car Shipping Experts
RoadRunner Auto Transport has run the Ohio to Tennessee corridor for over 30 years. Our auto transport services cover open and enclosed shipping, door-to-door delivery, and expedited options.
Enter your pickup and delivery ZIP codes with some basic vehicle details, and your price appears on screen in seconds. A shipping coordinator then confirms the details and matches your shipment with a vetted carrier. Learn more about what sets RoadRunner apart.

Does Your Shipment Need a Specialized Service?
Most OH to TN vehicles ride standard open auto transport, but this corridor carries everything. If yours fits one of these, the dedicated service is the better starting point.
Tennessee to Ohio Car Shipping
Shipping the other way? RoadRunner runs the Tennessee to Ohio corridor year-round — same door-to-door service, same carrier network.
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Highly recommend Road Runner over other carriers. Shipped a truck from TN to ND. Very easy process... enter a few pieces of info on the website and get a quote, then get scheduled. Pick up and drop off were prompt and on time. Driver was very professional, with a nice semi and trailer. Didn't have other brokers calling, texting and emailing, just worked strictly with RR. Will use them for future auto transports.

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