Route guide · CO → MO
Shipping a car from Colorado to Missouri
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.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $900
- Road miles
- 650
- Days in transit
- 2–3
- People moving a year
- 6.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 46
City to city
What it costs between Colorado and Missouri cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Pueblo and Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia — 640 to 940 road miles apart.
| 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 |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
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 |
By month
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.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- 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.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Colorado and Missouri, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Colorado
16 companies based in Colorado: 16 carriers, 1 brokers, 269 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Supreme Auto Transport Inc Longmont · 207 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 912923
- TK Auto Trans Inc Aurora · 22 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2388239
- Sterling Auto Carriers Inc Montrose · 6 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2777033
- Your Auto Express Aurora · 5 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3705965
- Amiron Auto Trans LLC Commerce City · 4 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2961725
Delivery end Missouri
30 companies based in Missouri: 30 carriers, 0 brokers, 456 trucks in total, 14 years in business on average.
- Redbird Carriers and Fastrack Auto Transport Saint Louis · 265 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 251582
- CNS Transportation LLC Warrensburg · 49 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4371608
- Smith Auto Transport Strafford · 34 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2368130
- Passport Transport Lebanon · 23 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2043860
- Reliable Transport LLC Springfield · 8 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2205331
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Colorado to Missouri car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Missouri's DMV.
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 16 companies based in Colorado and 30 based in Missouri, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.