Shipping a Car from Dallas, TX to Birmingham, AL
Dallas, TX to Birmingham, AL is a 690-mile eastbound corridor that runs through Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. That is around 14 hours of driving at car-hauler speeds; our transit estimate is 1–2 days after dispatch. Volume is middling, so most customers find a carrier without much waiting.
What Dallas to Birmingham Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $520–$760 on this lane, or $0.93 for each of the 690 miles. Enclosed shipping adds about 45% ($755–$1,100), while SUV and truck surcharges bring open pricing to $580–$850. A comparable-length trip, Chicago, IL to Baltimore, MD (720 mi), is priced at $540–$790. Ending in Montgomery instead (100 mi from Birmingham) is estimated at $545–$800.
| Service | Car Type | Price Range | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $520–$760 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $580–$850 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Open | Minivan | $580–$850 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $755–$1,100 | Maximum protection from weather and debris |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; actual quotes vary with pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. In Arkansas, I-40 and I-30 cross at Little Rock. Expect humid summers and Gulf storm risk near the coast in Alabama. In Texas, I-35, I-10, I-45, I-20 and I-40 cross a state where El Paso to Houston is about 750 miles.
Timing and Seasonality
High Plains winter storms and spring thunderstorms are the main weather risks, so late spring and early fall are calmest. Hurricane season (June to November) can pause or reroute trucks along the coast. Start getting quotes roughly two weeks ahead for a move of 690 miles. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west; across Alabama, humid summers and Gulf storm risk near the coast.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Dallas. Dallas is a freight crossroads, so there is usually a truck passing through. One of the country's biggest vehicle-transport hubs, with I-30, I-35E and I-45 and heavy carrier supply. The nearest major airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver.
Delivery in Birmingham. Carriers typically arrive around I-20, I-59 and I-65. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. Birmingham sits on busy trucking corridors, which helps with availability.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Have a storm plan. For coastal legs from June to November, agree on a backup date up front.
- Remove loose items. Personal belongings are usually not insured in transit; clear the cabin before pickup in Dallas.
- Be flexible on the date. A five-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading east.