How long does it take?
Commonly quoted at 3–5 days once loaded. The route covers about 1,310 driving miles.
Shipping a car from Miami to Dallas
Published estimates for shipping a car from Miami to Dallas ranged $699–$1,809 (standard sedan, open transport, published route estimates), and transit is commonly 3–5 days once loaded.
Know this first: Fort Worth and Plano are an hour apart — name your side of the Metroplex so the quote matches a truck that’s really coming.
What route does the car take?
I-10 along the Gulf, then I-49 and I-20 into the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
When should I ship?
Steady year-round. Hurricane season affects the Gulf leg June through November; North Texas ice storms can pause deliveries for a day or two in deep winter.
What will it cost?
Published third-party estimates ranged $699–$1,809 (standard sedan, open transport, published route estimates, collected August 2026). Steady year-round pricing driven more by the vehicle and exact metro side than by season. The Dallas flow is distinct from Houston’s — quotes reflect which trucks are actually running the I-20 leg.
What this route costs
Published estimates collected · standard sedan, open transport, published route estimates
Published estimates
$699–$1,809
$699–$899
as published by SGT Auto Transport (opens in a new tab)
Florida to Texas, 2–3 days (published as 2025 market conditions)
$1,104–$1,737
as published by Freightwaves Checkpoint (opens in a new tab)
1,312 miles, 3–8 days (August 2026)
$1,272–$1,809
as published by moveBuddha (opens in a new tab)
2026 cost page
Broker route tables tend to publish lower figures than editorial estimators on the same lane — which is exactly why every figure here is shown with its source.
These figures are estimates published by third-party transport companies, shown here for orientation with their sources and collection date. They are not quotes from Car Shipping Miami or from providers on this marketplace, and they are not binding on anyone. Independent providers set their own pricing for your specific shipment.
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Common pickup and delivery pairs on this lane
| Pickup | Delivery | Approx. road miles | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | Dallas, TX | ~1,325 mi | Commonly quoted at 3–5 days once loaded |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Dallas, TX | ~1,315 mi | Commonly quoted at 3–5 days once loaded |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Dallas, TX | ~1,300 mi | Commonly quoted at 3–5 days once loaded |
| Miami, FL | Fort Worth, TX | ~1,360 mi | Commonly quoted at 3–5 days once loaded |
Distances are approximate road miles estimated from city centers (GeoNames postal data, CC BY 4.0) and set expectations only. Transit is the window providers commonly quote once the vehicle is moving.
Sourced data
The numbers behind this route
Every figure below names its source — the standard the whole site holds itself to.
41,000+
Floridians moved to Texas in 2022 — among the largest state-to-state flows
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, state-to-state migration estimates (2022)
1,539 mi
full length of I-20 — the northern branch this lane turns onto
Source: Federal Highway Administration
Miami to Dallas, easy as 1-2-3
Tell us the route and the vehicle
Both ZIP codes, the year, make and model, whether it runs, and your timing — about a minute, contact details last.
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Pickup window, transit, delivery
Condition is documented at pickup, the car rides the corridor, and you inspect again before signing at delivery.
How this route behaves
What to know about Miami to Dallas
One corridor, two Texas flows
Carriers leaving Florida for Texas split at Louisiana: some run I-10 straight to Houston, others cut up I-49 and I-20 toward Dallas. Your quote reflects which flow a truck is running, so a Dallas request is not just a Houston request with extra miles — it is its own lane.
The Metroplex is big but carrier-friendly
DFW’s freeway grid takes full-size carriers almost everywhere, making this one of the easier big-metro deliveries in the country. The main thing to name early is which side — Fort Worth and Plano sit an hour apart, and trucks plan their day around it.
Watch the Gulf, then watch the ice
Summer risk is tropical weather along I-10; winter risk is the occasional North Texas ice storm that shuts freeways outright for a day. Neither is frequent, but both are why quoted windows on this lane deserve a little slack.
Pickup around Miami
Providers on this corridor commonly collect across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties — Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Where a full-size carrier cannot reach the address, drivers arrange a nearby lot with room to load.
Best-served areas
- Pickup
- Miami · Fort Lauderdale · Orlando
- Delivery
- Dallas · Fort Worth · Plano · Arlington
Why people ship it
- Corporate relocations to the DFW Metroplex
- Vehicles purchased from Florida dealers and auctions
- Family moves in both directions
- Snowbirds with a Texas home base
Tell us where the car is now and where it’s going — providers running this route can quote it.
Common questions
Miami to Dallas car shipping, answered
How long does car shipping from Miami to Dallas take?
Commonly quoted at 3–5 days once loaded. The route covers about 1,310 driving miles.
When is the best time to ship a car from Miami to Dallas?
Steady year-round. Hurricane season affects the Gulf leg June through November; North Texas ice storms can pause deliveries for a day or two in deep winter.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Miami to Dallas?
Published third-party estimates ranged $699–$1,809 (standard sedan, open transport, published route estimates, collected August 2026). Steady year-round pricing driven more by the vehicle and exact metro side than by season. The Dallas flow is distinct from Houston’s — quotes reflect which trucks are actually running the I-20 leg.
Is Dallas just Houston plus extra miles?
No — carriers split at Louisiana, some running I-10 to Houston and others cutting up I-20 toward Dallas. Your quote reflects which flow a truck runs, which is why the two Texas lanes price independently.
What’s the winter risk on this lane?
The occasional North Texas ice storm, which can shut freeways outright for a day. Rare, but it’s why quoted windows deserve a little slack in January and February.
Do providers pick up door-to-door in Miami?
Generally yes — providers quote door-to-door as the default. The practical caveat is the truck: a full-size carrier cannot always work a narrow street, a gated community or a low garage, so drivers often agree a nearby lot with room to load. That is normal and is not a downgrade in service.
Should I choose open or enclosed transport on this route?
Open transport is the standard for everyday vehicles and the least expensive option, which is why most shipments use it. Enclosed transport costs meaningfully more and suits show-condition, classic, exotic or freshly painted cars where weather and road exposure are not acceptable.
How far in advance should I book?
A week or two of lead time with a flexible first-available date is the comfortable zone on a major corridor. During seasonal peaks — snowbird season on Florida lanes especially — booking earlier matters more than negotiating harder.
Can I leave personal items in the car?
That depends entirely on the provider. Many allow a limited amount below the window line; some allow none. Items left in the vehicle are generally not covered by the carrier’s cargo insurance, so confirm the policy before pickup day.
Open transportThe standard way most cars move.Auction & dealer purchasesCopart, IAA, Manheim and online buys.
Other routes people ship from Miami
Distances and transit ranges describe how these routes typically behave. They are not quotes, and they are not a commitment by Car Shipping Miami or any provider. Import duties, taxes and vehicle-eligibility rules are set by governments and change — confirm current requirements before booking any ocean or international shipment. The provider you speak with gives the estimate that applies to your shipment.
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