Missouri to Florida Car Shipping

For Missouri to Florida shipping, the estimated range is $770 to $1,260. Mileage ranges from about 798 to 1,463. Which end of the scale you land on depends largely on your Florida destination: Central Florida is closer than the southeast coast.

Examples from our route pages:

• St. Louis to Orlando (992 miles): $687–$982
• Kansas City to Jacksonville (1,145 miles): $777–$1,111
• Kansas City to Tampa (1,255 miles): $852–$1,217
• Springfield to Fort Lauderdale (1,306 miles): $859–$1,228

Pickups in eastern Missouri are the most economical, while western Missouri to South Florida costs more. Larger vehicles and cars that do not drive add to the price.

Before you request a quote, decide which Florida city you want to deliver to. Central Florida cities such as Orlando and Lakeland sit closer than Miami or Fort Lauderdale, which is why estimates grow as you go south along the coast. Using the calculator with your exact cities gives you a specific figure.

Count on 2–4 days on the road after pickup, which is typically scheduled 1–3 business days after you book. St. Louis to Orlando or Tampa is on the faster side. Springfield to Fort Lauderdale or Kansas City to Miami takes longer.

• Peak arrival times. Many Missouri owners ship cars to Florida in autumn before the winter, so late October through December is busier.
• Gated communities. In many Florida neighborhoods the truck cannot enter, so plan to meet the driver nearby.
• Storm season. A tropical storm on the Gulf or Atlantic coast between June and November can slow final delivery.

For a drop-off in a busy South Florida area, share a cross-street and a cell number so the driver can call you when they are near. Orlando and Tampa deliveries also tend to run smoothly because many trucks pass through those cities.

From Missouri, carriers work their way southeast, often via the Mississippi corridor and Tennessee or Alabama, then into Georgia and down I-75 to Tampa, Orlando and Southwest Florida, or via I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike toward Miami and the Atlantic coast. Kansas City loads usually pass through St. Louis or head south through Arkansas and Memphis first.

For retirees who spend winters in Florida, demand rises in the fall and prices can climb with it. If your date is open, booking in early autumn or after the holidays can make scheduling easier. Summer is typically lighter for southbound cars but brings afternoon thunderstorms.

Springfield cars usually connect to I-44 toward St. Louis or head southeast across Arkansas. Independence and Kansas City loads often go east on I-70 first. Delivery times are agreed with you once the driver is on the final leg into Florida.

Most Missouri to Florida shipments use an open carrier. If you are sending a classic, a convertible or a vehicle you do not want exposed to Florida rain and sun on arrival, enclosed transport is available at a higher price.