Shipping a Car from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving a car from Denver to Colorado Springs means about 75 miles southbound, entirely within Colorado. Transit after dispatch is about 1–2 days (2 hours of driving, plus stops). Volume is lower here, so a flexible pickup window helps carriers fit you onto a truck.
What Denver to Colorado Springs Costs
We estimate open transport for a standard sedan at $350–$370; at only 75 miles this is a minimum-charge move, so distance barely changes the price. At this distance the carrier minimum drives the price more than the mileage does. For a larger vehicle plan on $390–$415, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $510–$535 (about 45% above open). Ending in Boulder instead (96 mi from Colorado Springs) is estimated at $350–$370. A comparable-length trip, Philadelphia, PA to Allentown, PA (57 mi), is priced at $350–$370.
| Trailer | Car Type | Typical Price | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $350–$370 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $390–$415 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $390–$415 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $510–$535 | Maximum protection from weather and debris |
Figures assume a standard sedan; actual quotes vary with exact addresses, condition and season.
The Route and Corridor
Both cities are in Colorado, so there are no state lines to plan around. In Colorado, I-70 climbs through the Rockies near the Eisenhower Tunnel while I-25 runs the Front Range.
Timing and Seasonality
Colorado Springs has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. With only 75 miles between Denver and Colorado Springs, weather matters less than carrier availability; a local operator or single-car trailer can sometimes be quicker and cheaper. Start getting quotes roughly two weeks ahead for a move of 75 miles. Across Colorado expect heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Denver. Mile-high Front Range hub where I-25 and I-70 cross; mountain weather shapes winter timing. Carriers usually load around I-25 and I-70. Cold-season storms around Denver can push pickup dates back by a day or two.
Delivery in Colorado Springs. Winter weather near Colorado Springs is a real scheduling factor from December to March. Colorado Springs has a sizeable service-member population, so permanent-change-of-station season matters. Major military community around Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, on I-25 below the Rockies.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Be flexible on the date. A three-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading south.
- 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 Denver.