Shipping a Car from Augusta, GA to Colorado Springs, CO
Ship from Augusta and the car covers about 1,572 miles heading northwest to Colorado Springs, across seven states, from Georgia to Colorado. A carrier needs about four days on the road at the usual 500 miles a day, and we estimate 3–4 days in transit once the car is loaded. It is a lighter lane, so flexibility on dates helps.
Timing and Seasonality
Augusta has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. High Plains winter storms and spring thunderstorms are the main weather risks, so late spring and early fall are calmest. From June to November, tropical weather can force carriers to reroute near the coast, so leave a few spare days. For a 1,572-mile trip, request quotes about three weeks before pickup. Across Georgia expect hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta; across Colorado, heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
What Augusta to Colorado Springs Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $785–$1,100 on this corridor, or $0.60 for each of the 1,572 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($880–$1,230); enclosed sedan transport is $1,140–$1,595, roughly 45% more than open. For scale, Miami, FL to Kansas City, MO is a similar 1,479-mile move at $885–$1,255. Loading in Savannah, about 114 miles from Augusta, is $55 more at $840–$1,175. Ending in Denver instead (66 mi from Colorado Springs) is estimated at $800–$1,120.
| Service | Car Type | Typical Price | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $785–$1,100 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $880–$1,230 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $880–$1,230 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,140–$1,595 | Maximum protection from weather and debris |
Estimates are for a standard sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Augusta. Augusta has a sizeable service-member population, so permanent-change-of-station season matters. Home to Fort Eisenhower and a steady flow of military and retiree relocations along I-20. Carriers usually load around I-20.
Delivery in Colorado Springs. Major military community around Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, on I-25 below the Rockies. Colorado Springs Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. Trucks serving Colorado Springs lean on I-25.
The Route and Corridor
The direct line between the two cities crosses Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado. Kansas: I-70 and I-35 cross, and the Kansas Turnpike is tolled. Tennessee: I-40, I-65, I-24 and I-75 meet around Nashville and Knoxville. Missouri: I-70, I-44 and I-55 run through St. Louis and Kansas City, with hilly Ozark sections. Atlanta (GA) and Wichita (KS) sit close to the corridor, which is why trucks often add or drop vehicles there. Pickup is on Eastern time and delivery on Mountain time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Keep the tank low. About a quarter tank is plenty for the trip to Colorado Springs.
- Have a storm plan. For coastal legs from June to November, agree on a backup date up front.
- Be flexible on the date. A four-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading northwest.