Shipping a Car from Dallas, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Dallas, TX to Fort Worth, TX is a 37-mile heading west corridor that runs entirely within Texas. Allow 1–2 days after pickup, in line with roughly well under an hour of highway time. Demand is moderate, so pickup windows are usually easy to fill.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Dallas. One of the country's biggest vehicle-transport hubs, with I-30, I-35E and I-45 and heavy carrier supply. Drivers often use the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport area as a staging reference. The main approaches to Dallas are I-30, I-35E and I-45.
Delivery in Fort Worth. Carriers typically arrive around I-30, I-35W and I-820. Sister city to Dallas on I-30/I-35W/I-820, with the same deep pool of carriers. The nearest major airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver.
Timing and Seasonality
With only 37 miles between Dallas and Fort Worth, weather matters less than carrier availability; a local operator or single-car trailer can sometimes be quicker and cheaper. Two weeks of lead time works well for 37 miles. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west.
What Dallas to Fort Worth Costs
Expect open transport for a standard sedan at $350–$370; at only 37 miles this is a minimum-charge move, so distance barely changes the price. At this distance the carrier minimum drives the price more than the mileage does. For a larger vehicle plan on $390–$415, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $510–$535 (about 45% above open). A comparable-length trip, Philadelphia, PA to Allentown, PA (57 mi), is priced at $350–$370.
| Transport Type | Car Type | Typical Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $350–$370 | Standard choice for everyday cars |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $390–$415 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $390–$415 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $510–$535 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Estimates are for a standard sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
The Route and Corridor
Both cities are in Texas, so there are no state lines to plan around. Texas: I-35, I-10, I-45, I-20 and I-40 cross a state where El Paso to Houston is about 750 miles.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from Dallas can change the price on a 37-mile lane.
- Be flexible on the date. A four-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading west.