Louisville Car Shipping Rates
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Louisville at a glance
- Typical price
- $240 – $1,815
- Open transport
- $0.37–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–3 days
- Trips within Kentucky
- $240 – $660
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$240 – $1,815
Typical price
Sedan to major cities
$0.37–$1.89 per mile
Open transport
$0.48–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport
$240 – $660
Trips within Kentucky
Published range for an in-state trip
Rates from Louisville to popular destinations
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car, open and enclosed.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,190 mi | $810 – $4,140 | $1,055 – $6,625 | 5–9 days | Kentucky to California |
| Nashville, TN | 190 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Kentucky to Tennessee |
| Houston, TX | 960 mi | $700 – $1,815 | $895 – $2,905 | 2–4 days | Kentucky to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 710 mi | $520 – $1,340 | $665 – $2,145 | 2–3 days | Kentucky to Florida |
| Indianapolis, IN | 130 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Kentucky to Indiana |
| New York City, NY | 780 mi | $570 – $1,475 | $730 – $2,360 | 2–4 days | Kentucky to New York |
| Chicago, IL | 320 mi | $255 – $705 | $310 – $1,125 | 1–2 days | Kentucky to Illinois |
| Columbus, OH | 230 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Kentucky to Ohio |
| Atlanta, GA | 380 mi | $305 – $835 | $370 – $1,340 | 1–2 days | Kentucky to Georgia |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,810 mi | $725 – $3,420 | $940 – $5,475 | 4–8 days | Kentucky to Arizona |
Rates to Louisville
Published figures don't vary by direction, but real quotes often do, so compare both ways.
| Origin | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,190 mi | $810 – $4,140 | $1,055 – $6,625 | 5–9 days | California to Kentucky |
| Nashville, TN | 190 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Tennessee to Kentucky |
| Houston, TX | 960 mi | $700 – $1,815 | $895 – $2,905 | 2–4 days | Texas to Kentucky |
| Jacksonville, FL | 710 mi | $520 – $1,340 | $665 – $2,145 | 2–3 days | Florida to Kentucky |
| Indianapolis, IN | 130 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Indiana to Kentucky |
| New York City, NY | 780 mi | $570 – $1,475 | $730 – $2,360 | 2–4 days | New York to Kentucky |
| Chicago, IL | 320 mi | $255 – $705 | $310 – $1,125 | 1–2 days | Illinois to Kentucky |
| Columbus, OH | 230 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Ohio to Kentucky |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly rates for Louisville.
Summer moving season and the holidays tighten truck space, while mid-January to February is usually the quietest stretch of the year.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports 2026 versus 2025 running 3% to 8% higher.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Open vs. enclosed from Louisville
Price per mile for a standard sedan.
$0.48–$3.02 per mile
- Covered from weather and debris
- Best for luxury and classic cars
- Book further ahead
What affects prices in Louisville
- DistanceShort trips cost more per mile but less in total than cross-country moves.
- Pickup locationAddresses near I-65 are quicker for drivers to reach than rural or hard-to-access streets.
- SeasonSummer moving season and holiday periods push prices up on busy routes.
- DirectionPrices differ by direction, because demand on a lane isn't the same both ways.
- Vehicle sizeLarge SUVs, trucks and heavy EVs take more space and weight on the trailer.
- TimingFlexible dates make it easier to fit your car onto a truck already heading your way.
How to save when shipping from Louisville
- Meet near a freewayA pickup near I-64, I-65, I-71 is faster for drivers to reach.Nearby pickup savings
- Keep dates flexibleA wider pickup window lets a carrier fit you onto a truck already heading your way.Price calendar
- Choose open transportOpen carriers cost less and have far more trucks leaving the area.Open car transport
- Book a few weeks aheadOne to three weeks gives you the best choice of carriers, especially in summer.Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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