How much does it cost to ship a car from Colorado to Missouri?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $700–$1,100 from Denver to Kansas City (650 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $700–$1,225. An SUV costs about $775–$1,225, a pickup $900–$1,425, and an enclosed trailer $1,050–$1,625 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from Colorado to Missouri?

Transit is usually 2–3 days after pickup for the 650-mile trip from Denver to Kansas City. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Colorado to Missouri?

January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.

How soon do I have to register my car in Missouri after moving?

Missouri requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Title and register at any Missouri license office or by mail.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Colorado to Missouri?

Driving 650 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $80 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $700–$1,100. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.

Which car shipping companies go from Colorado to Missouri?

Our directory lists 13 companies based in Colorado and 24 based in Missouri, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Car Transport Colorado to Missouri: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Colorado to Missouri

Car transport from Colorado to Missouri runs 650 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Denver to Kansas City costs about $700–$1,100 on an open carrier and $1,050–$1,625 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–3 days in transit. It ranks #181 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

Prices updated October 2026 · Estimates, not quotes · Calculate for your car →

Open carrier, sedan

$900

Road miles

650

Days in transit

2–3

People moving a year

6.6K

Companies at both ends

From	Kansas City	St. Louis	Springfield	Columbia
Denver	$700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days	$825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days	$750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days	$775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days
Colorado Springs	$700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days	$825–$1,225920 mi · 2–4 days	$750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days	$775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days
Fort Collins	$700–$1,100670 mi · 2–4 days	$825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days	$775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days	$775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days
Pueblo	$700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days	$825–$1,225920 mi · 2–4 days	$750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days	$750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days

Kansas City

St. Louis

Springfield

Columbia

Denver

$700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days

$825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days

$750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days

$775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days

Colorado Springs

$700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days

$825–$1,225920 mi · 2–4 days

$750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days

$775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days

Fort Collins

$700–$1,100670 mi · 2–4 days

$825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days

$775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days

$775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days

Pueblo

$700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days

$825–$1,225920 mi · 2–4 days

$750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days

$750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days

Price by vehicle type

Denver to Kansas City, 650 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

Vehicle	Open carrier	Enclosed
Sedan or small car	$700–$1,100	$1,050–$1,625
Midsize SUV or crossover	$775–$1,225	$1,175–$1,825
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$875–$1,375	$1,325–$2,050
Pickup truck	$900–$1,425	$1,375–$2,125
Motorcycle	$425–$650	$625–$975

Best time to ship

Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Colorado to Missouri is January–May and September–November.

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Dec

Cheapest: about $900 Peak: about $975

About this route

Why so many cars go from Colorado to Missouri

About 6,617 people moved from Colorado to Missouri in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,846 in 2023, 7,388 in 2024). That is 3.2% of everyone who left Colorado for another state.

Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 4,302 a year from Missouri to Colorado. Carriers bound for Missouri rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.

How the price compares

At a typical $900, shipping from Colorado to Missouri is one of the cheaper long moves out of Colorado — Arizona ($925) and Texas ($950) cost more. That works out to about $1.38 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.

Distance and transit time

At about 650 road miles, Denver to Kansas City takes 2–3 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads east and crosses one time zone — from Mountain to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

On the road

The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.

Car shipping from Colorado to Missouri

Price by vehicle type

Best time to ship

Why so many cars go from Colorado to Missouri

How the price compares

Distance and transit time

On the road

From Colorado to states near Missouri

To Missouri from states near Colorado

Colorado to Missouri car shipping: questions