Shipping a Car from Dallas, TX to Knoxville, TN
Ship from Dallas and the car covers about 912 miles eastbound to Knoxville, through Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. Transit after dispatch is about 2–3 days (18 hours of driving, plus stops). This lane sees steady, moderate demand.
The Route and Corridor
A carrier on this lane works through Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. In Mississippi, I-55, I-20 and I-59 carry through freight. Tennessee: I-40, I-65, I-24 and I-75 meet around Nashville and Knoxville. In Arkansas, I-40 and I-30 cross at Little Rock. Memphis (TN) sit close to the corridor, which is why trucks often add or drop vehicles there. Pickup is on Central time and delivery on Eastern time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Dallas. Trucks working Dallas lean on I-30, I-35E and I-45. One of the country's biggest vehicle-transport hubs, with I-30, I-35E and I-45 and heavy carrier supply. Dallas is a freight crossroads, so there is usually a truck passing through.
Delivery in Knoxville. Cold-season storms around Knoxville can push pickup dates back by a day or two. Knoxville sits on busy trucking corridors, which helps with availability. East Tennessee city at the I-40/I-75 junction at the edge of the Smokies.
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. For a 912-mile trip, request quotes about three weeks before pickup. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west; across Tennessee, winter ice on the Cumberland Plateau.
What Dallas to Knoxville Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $545–$775 on this run, or $0.72 for each of the 912 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($610–$870); enclosed sedan transport is $790–$1,125, roughly 45% more than open. For scale, San Antonio, TX to Tucson, AZ is a similar 910-mile move at $545–$775.
| Service | Car Type | Estimated Cost | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $545–$775 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $610–$870 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Open | Minivan | $610–$870 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $790–$1,125 | High-value or low cars |
Figures assume a standard sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- 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 east.
- Keep the tank low. About a quarter tank is the usual advice for the trip to Knoxville.