Shipping a Car from Scottsdale, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Scottsdale, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO is a 644-mile northeastbound route that runs through Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. That is around 13 hours of driving at car-hauler speeds; our transit estimate is 1–2 days after dispatch. Volume is lower here, so a flexible pickup window helps carriers fit you onto a truck.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. In Arizona, I-10 and I-40 cross long desert stretches with few services. In Colorado, I-70 climbs through the Rockies near the Eisenhower Tunnel while I-25 runs the Front Range.
What Scottsdale to Colorado Springs Costs
Current estimates put open transport for a standard sedan at $485–$710, which is about $0.93 per mile over 644 miles. For a larger vehicle plan on $545–$795, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $705–$1,030 (about 45% above open). Loading in Phoenix, about 18 miles from Scottsdale, is within a few dollars at $490–$720. Delivery to Denver, 66 miles from Colorado Springs, would be $515–$755. A comparable-length trip, Philadelphia, PA to Lexington, KY (616 mi), is priced at $460–$680.
| Trailer | Car Type | Typical Price | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $485–$710 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $545–$795 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $545–$795 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $705–$1,030 | High-value or low cars |
Figures assume a standard sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Scottsdale. The nearest major airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver. Upscale Phoenix-area city and snowbird favorite where enclosed shipping demand is high. Trucks working Scottsdale lean on I-17.
Delivery in Colorado Springs. Major military community around Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, on I-25 below the Rockies. Winter weather near Colorado Springs is a real scheduling factor from December to March. The main approaches to Colorado Springs are I-25.
Timing and Seasonality
Northbound moves out of Scottsdale surge from March to May as seasonal residents head home; request quotes three to four weeks out. Colorado Springs has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. From December to March, mountain weather is the biggest timing risk, and carriers may wait out a storm. Desert heat rarely stops trucks, but midday loading can be hard, so early-morning pickups are common. Two weeks of lead time works well for 644 miles. Across Arizona expect desert heat above 110°F in summer and snow near Flagstaff on I-40; across Colorado, heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Pad winter dates. If you ship between December and March, build in slack for pass closures.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up about a day before the truck reaches Colorado Springs.
- Be flexible on the date. A five-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading northeast.