Shipping a Car from Fort Worth, TX to Springfield, IL
Ship from Fort Worth and the car covers about 770 miles northeastbound to Springfield, through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois. Allow 1–2 days after pickup, in line with roughly 15 hours of highway time. It is a lighter lane, so flexibility on dates helps.
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 770-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.
What Fort Worth to Springfield Costs
Current estimates put open transport for a standard sedan at $460–$655, which is about $0.72 per mile over 770 miles. Enclosed shipping adds about 45% ($665–$950), while SUV and truck surcharges bring open pricing to $515–$735. Loading in Dallas, about 30 miles from Fort Worth, is $100 more at $560–$820. For scale, Nashville, TN to Tampa, FL is a similar 748-mile move at $560–$825.
| Transport Type | Vehicle | Typical Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $460–$655 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $515–$735 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $515–$735 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $665–$950 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Estimates are for a standard sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois. In Oklahoma, I-35, I-40 and I-44 cross, and turnpikes are tolled. In 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. St. Louis (MO) sit close to the corridor, which is why trucks often add or drop vehicles there. Toll roads in Texas, Oklahoma and Illinois are built into carrier pricing.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Fort Worth. Drivers often use the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport area as a staging reference. Trucks working Fort Worth lean on I-30, I-35W and I-820. Fort Worth is a freight crossroads, so there is usually a truck passing through.
Delivery in Springfield. Louis. Illinois' capital at I-55/I-72, a lighter-volume lane than nearby Chicago or St. Springfield sits on busy trucking corridors, which helps with availability.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Be flexible on the date. A three-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading northeast.
- Inspect at both ends. Walk around the car with the driver in Fort Worth and again in Springfield, and note anything on the bill of lading.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up about a day before the truck reaches Springfield.