Shipping a Car from Scottsdale, AZ to Denver, CO
Ship from Scottsdale and the car covers about 688 miles heading northeast to Denver, through Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. Transit after dispatch is about 1–2 days (14 hours of driving, plus stops). It is a lighter lane, so flexibility on dates helps.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Scottsdale. The main approaches to Scottsdale are I-17. Scottsdale is a seasonal-resident destination, so fall and spring bring surges of traffic. Drivers often use the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport area as a staging reference.
Delivery in Denver. Winter weather near Denver is a real scheduling factor from December to March. Denver is a freight crossroads, so there is usually a truck passing through. The nearest major airport, Denver International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. New Mexico: I-25, I-40 and I-10 climb above 5,000 feet in places. In Arizona, I-10 and I-40 cross long desert stretches with few services.
What Scottsdale to Denver Costs
Over 688 miles, an open-trailer sedan runs $515–$755 ($0.92 per mile). For a larger vehicle plan on $575–$845, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $745–$1,095 (about 45% above open). Delivery to Boulder, 33 miles from Denver, would be $520–$760. A comparable-length trip, New York City, NY to Lexington, KY (702 mi), is priced at $525–$770. Loading in Phoenix, about 18 miles from Scottsdale, is within a few dollars at $525–$765.
| Trailer | Car Type | Estimated Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $515–$755 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $575–$845 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Open | Minivan | $575–$845 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $745–$1,095 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Timing and Seasonality
Spring brings a rush of northbound cars from Scottsdale, so lock in dates early between March and May. From December to March, mountain weather is the biggest timing risk, and carriers may wait out a storm. Desert heat rarely stops trucks, but midday loading can be hard, so early-morning pickups are common. Two weeks of lead time works well for 688 miles. Across Arizona expect desert heat above 110°F in summer and snow near Flagstaff on I-40; across Colorado, heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Pad winter dates. If you ship between December and March, build in slack for pass closures.
- Be flexible on the date. A three-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading northeast.
- Choose the trailer deliberately. Open at $515–$755 fits most cars; enclosed at $745–$1,095 suits luxury, classic or low cars.