Shipping a Car from Orlando, FL to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving a car from Orlando to Colorado Springs means about 1,806 miles northwestbound, across seven states, from Florida to Colorado. That is around 36 hours of driving at car-hauler speeds; our transit estimate is 3–5 days after dispatch. Volume is lower here, so a flexible pickup window helps carriers fit you onto a truck.
Timing and Seasonality
Spring brings a rush of northbound cars from Orlando, so lock in dates early between March and May. Colorado Springs has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. High Plains winter storms and spring thunderstorms are the main weather risks, so late spring and early fall are calmest. From June to November, tropical weather can force carriers to reroute near the coast, so leave a few spare days. Start getting quotes roughly three weeks ahead for a move of 1,806 miles. Across Florida expect afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane season from June to November; across Colorado, heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
What Orlando to Colorado Springs Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $905–$1,265 on this route, or $0.60 for each of the 1,806 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($1,015–$1,415); enclosed sedan transport is $1,310–$1,835, roughly 45% more than open. A comparable-length trip, Austin, TX to San Francisco, CA (1,801 mi), is priced at $900–$1,260. Loading in Tampa, about 86 miles from Orlando, is $20 cheaper at $885–$1,240. Delivery to Denver, 66 miles from Colorado Springs, would be $920–$1,290.
| Transport Type | Car Type | Typical Price | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $905–$1,265 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $1,015–$1,415 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Open | Minivan | $1,015–$1,415 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,310–$1,835 | Maximum protection from weather and debris |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; actual quotes vary with pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
The Route and Corridor
A carrier on this lane works through Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. Florida: I-95, I-75 and the tolled Florida's Turnpike carry most traffic. In Mississippi, I-55, I-20 and I-59 carry through freight. Expect humid summers and Gulf storm risk near the coast in Alabama. Metros near that straight-line path include Little Rock (AR) and Tulsa (OK), although the actual interstate routing may bend around them. Pickup is on Eastern time and delivery on Mountain time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock. Toll roads in Florida, Oklahoma and Kansas are built into carrier pricing.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Orlando. Drivers often use the Orlando International Airport area as a staging reference. Central Florida tourism and relocation hub on I-4, very busy in snowbird season. The main approaches to Orlando are I-4.
Delivery in Colorado Springs. The nearest major airport, Colorado Springs Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver. Colorado Springs has a sizeable service-member population, so permanent-change-of-station season matters. Carriers typically arrive around I-25.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Mention military orders. Service members should say so when quoting; some carriers hold space for orders-driven moves.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up several hours before the truck reaches Colorado Springs.
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from Orlando can change the price on a 1,806-mile lane.