Shipping a Car from Savannah, GA to Colorado Springs, CO
Savannah, GA to Colorado Springs, CO is a 1,677-mile heading northwest route that runs across eight states, from Georgia to Colorado. Transit after dispatch is about 3–5 days (34 hours of driving, plus stops). It is a lighter lane, so flexibility on dates helps.
Timing and Seasonality
Colorado Springs 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. Start getting quotes roughly three weeks ahead for a move of 1,677 miles. Across Georgia expect hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta; across Colorado, heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
The Route and Corridor
The direct line between the two cities crosses Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. In Tennessee, I-40, I-65, I-24 and I-75 meet around Nashville and Knoxville. In Kansas, I-70 and I-35 cross, and the Kansas Turnpike is tolled. Arkansas: I-40 and I-30 cross at Little Rock. Atlanta (GA), Memphis (TN) 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. Toll roads in Oklahoma and Kansas are built into carrier pricing.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Savannah. Historic coastal city with a major deepwater auto port on I-16/I-95. Trucks working Savannah lean on I-16 and I-95. A working port in the Savannah area means customs and terminal release can affect timing for some vehicles.
Delivery in Colorado Springs. Winter weather near Colorado Springs is a real scheduling factor from December to March. Major military community around Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, on I-25 below the Rockies. Drivers often use the Colorado Springs Airport area as a staging reference.
What Savannah to Colorado Springs Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $840–$1,175 on this route, or $0.60 for each of the 1,677 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($940–$1,315); enclosed sedan transport is $1,220–$1,705, roughly 45% more than open. For scale, San Francisco, CA to Tulsa, OK is a similar 1,735-mile move at $870–$1,215. If you can start from Augusta (114 mi away) the estimate is $785–$1,100, $55 cheaper. Ending in Denver instead (66 mi from Colorado Springs) is estimated at $850–$1,195.
| Trailer | Vehicle | Price Range | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $840–$1,175 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $940–$1,315 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $940–$1,315 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,220–$1,705 | High-value or low cars |
Figures assume a standard sedan; your quote depends on exact addresses, condition and season.
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.
- Inspect at both ends. Walk around the car with the driver in Savannah and again in Colorado Springs, and note anything on the bill of lading.
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from Savannah can change the price on a 1,677-mile lane.