Shipping a Car from Dallas, TX to Savannah, GA
Ship from Dallas and the car covers about 1,090 miles heading east to Savannah, through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. A carrier needs about three days on the road at the usual 500 miles a day, and we estimate 2–3 days in transit once the car is loaded. This lane sees steady, moderate demand.
The Route and Corridor
The direct line between the two cities crosses Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. 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. Louisiana: I-10 crosses the long Atchafalaya Basin bridge and I-20 runs across the north. In Mississippi, I-55, I-20 and I-59 carry through freight. Metros near that straight-line path include Jackson (MS) and Montgomery (AL), although the actual interstate routing may bend around them. Pickup is on Central time and delivery on Eastern time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
Timing and Seasonality
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 1,090-mile trip, request quotes about three weeks before pickup. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west; across Georgia, hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta.
What Dallas to Savannah Costs
Over 1,090 miles, a standard sedan on open transport runs $655–$925 ($0.72 per mile). SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($735–$1,035); enclosed sedan transport is $950–$1,340, roughly 45% more than open. If you can start from Fort Worth (30 mi away) the estimate is $675–$960, $20 more. Delivery to Charleston, 91 miles from Savannah, would be $700–$990. A comparable-length trip, San Francisco, CA to Santa Fe, NM (1,098 mi), is priced at $660–$935.
| Transport Type | Car Type | Typical Price | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $655–$925 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $735–$1,035 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $735–$1,035 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $950–$1,340 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Figures assume a standard sedan; actual quotes vary with pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
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. Dallas sits on busy trucking corridors, which helps with availability. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area.
Delivery in Savannah. Drivers often use the Hilton Head International Airport area as a staging reference. Trucks serving Savannah lean on I-16 and I-95. Historic coastal city with a major deepwater auto port on I-16/I-95.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from Dallas can change the price on a 1,090-mile lane.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up the evening before the truck reaches Savannah.
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.