Shipping a Car from Dallas, TX to Springfield, IL
Moving a car from Dallas to Springfield means about 745 miles heading northeast, through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois. A carrier needs about two days on the road at the usual 500 miles a day, and we estimate 1–2 days in transit once the car is loaded. Volume is middling, so most customers find a carrier without much waiting.
What Dallas to Springfield Costs
Current estimates put open transport for a standard sedan at $560–$820, which is about $0.93 per mile over 745 miles. For a larger vehicle plan on $625–$920, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $810–$1,190 (about 45% above open). Delivery to St. Louis, 83 miles from Springfield, would be $490–$715. Loading in Fort Worth, about 30 miles from Dallas, is $100 cheaper at $460–$655. A comparable-length trip, New York City, NY to Grand Rapids, MI (738 mi), is priced at $555–$810.
| Trailer | Vehicle | Price Range | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $560–$820 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $625–$920 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $625–$920 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $810–$1,190 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Estimates are for a standard 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. For a 745-mile trip, request quotes about three weeks before pickup. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west; across Illinois, harsh winters and strong winds off the lake.
The Route and Corridor
The direct line between the two cities crosses Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois. Missouri: I-70, I-44 and I-55 run through St. Louis and Kansas City, with hilly Ozark sections. In Arkansas, I-40 and I-30 cross at Little Rock. In Oklahoma, I-35, I-40 and I-44 cross, and turnpikes are tolled. Metros near that straight-line path include St. Louis (MO), although the actual interstate routing may bend around them. Toll roads in Texas, Oklahoma and Illinois are built into carrier pricing.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Dallas. One of the country's biggest vehicle-transport hubs, with I-30, I-35E and I-45 and heavy carrier supply. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. The main approaches to Dallas are I-30, I-35E and I-45.
Delivery in Springfield. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. Springfield is a freight crossroads, so there is usually a truck passing through. Trucks serving Springfield lean on I-55 and I-72.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from Dallas can change the price on a 745-mile lane.
- Be flexible on the date. A four-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading northeast.
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.