Shipping a Car from Phoenix, AZ to Dallas, TX
Moving a car from Phoenix to Dallas means about 1,062 miles heading east, through Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Transit after dispatch is about 2–3 days (21 hours of driving, plus stops). Plenty of trucks run this lane, which helps availability.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Phoenix. Winter residents arriving or leaving Phoenix drive seasonal demand. Drivers often use the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport area as a staging reference. The main approaches to Phoenix are I-10 and I-17.
Delivery in Dallas. Dallas is a freight crossroads, so there is usually a truck passing through. Trucks serving Dallas lean on I-30, I-35E and I-45. One of the country's biggest vehicle-transport hubs, with I-30, I-35E and I-45 and heavy carrier supply.
What Phoenix to Dallas Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $635–$900 on this haul, or $0.72 for each of the 1,062 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($710–$1,010); enclosed sedan transport is $920–$1,305, roughly 45% more than open. Delivery to Fort Worth, 30 miles from Dallas, would be $610–$865. For scale, Miami, FL to Louisville, KY is a similar 1,097-mile move at $660–$930. Going the other way, Dallas, TX to Phoenix, AZ is estimated at $630–$895.
| Transport Type | Car Type | Typical Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $635–$900 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $710–$1,010 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $710–$1,010 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $920–$1,305 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Estimates are for a standard sedan; your quote depends on exact addresses, condition and season.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Texas: I-35, I-10, I-45, I-20 and I-40 cross a state where El Paso to Houston is about 750 miles. Arizona: I-10 and I-40 cross long desert stretches with few services. Pickup is on Mountain time and delivery on Central time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
Timing and Seasonality
High Plains winter storms and spring thunderstorms are the main weather risks, so late spring and early fall are calmest. Desert heat rarely stops trucks, but midday loading can be hard, so early-morning pickups are common. Three weeks of lead time works well for 1,062 miles. Across Arizona expect desert heat above 110°F in summer and snow near Flagstaff on I-40; across Texas, severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Inspect at both ends. Walk around the car with the driver in Phoenix and again in Dallas, and note anything on the bill of lading.
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from Phoenix can change the price on a 1,062-mile lane.
- Be flexible on the date. A four-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading east.