Missouri to Texas Car Shipping

For Missouri to Texas, expect an estimated $440 to $820. The 190 city pairs we price here span about 385 to 1,217 miles, so where the car ends up in Texas matters more than where it leaves Missouri.

• Springfield to Dallas (418 miles): $363–$518
• Independence to Grand Prairie (524 miles): $414–$592
• Columbia to Fort Worth (606 miles): $450–$642
• St. Louis to Dallas (630 miles): $467–$668
• St. Louis to Austin (825 miles): $589–$842
• Kansas City to El Paso (938 miles): $650–$929

The North Texas metroplex is the nearest big destination, and Houston, Austin and far West Texas cost more because the drive is longer. Vehicle size, a non-running car and open versus enclosed service all adjust the estimate.

Typical transit is 1–2 days, with Houston, Austin and El Paso runs often listed at 2–3 days. Pickup in Missouri is scheduled about 1–3 business days after booking.

Ways to speed things up or avoid surprises:

• Choose a pickup spot near an interstate. Carriers prefer stops near I-70, I-44 or I-35, and a quick meeting point saves time.
• Think about the Texas end. Delivery to a large metro is easier to schedule than to a small town far from the main highways.
• Watch the forecast. Ice storms in Missouri and severe spring weather along the route can add a day.

From St. Louis, trucks usually take I-44 southwest through Springfield and Joplin, then pick up routes toward Tulsa and the Dallas area. From Kansas City, I-35 runs south through Oklahoma straight to Dallas and Fort Worth, which is the shortest road for Kansas City and Independence pickups. Austin, San Antonio and Houston are reached by continuing south on I-35 or turning toward Houston on I-45 near Dallas. El Paso loads head west across the state on I-20 and I-10 or through New Mexico.

Columbia sits on I-70 between St. Louis and Kansas City, so cars from there are often collected on the way to one of those hubs.

Texas is a popular destination year round, but summer sees many family and job moves, and the stretch between May and August books up faster. Missouri’s winter weather matters less on the Texas side, where the roads clear sooner.

An open carrier is how most Missouri to Texas vehicles travel. Choose enclosed shipping for classic cars, newer luxury vehicles and anything you want protected from hail and road grit between the Midwest and Texas. Expect a higher price and a slightly longer wait for a truck.