Lee's Summit, MO car shipping
Car Shipping in Lee's Summit, MO
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$390 – $2,380
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–4 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Chicago
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Missouri
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit is served by carriers running Missouri's main corridors. Carriers reach the area on I-70 and I-44, with regular loads to Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston.
- Access to I-70, I-44, I-55
- Popular routes to California, Illinois, Texas
- Door-to-door pickup across the Lee's Summit area
- I-70 links Kansas City and St. Louis, with I-44 heading southwest.
- Main highways
- I-70, I-44, I-55
- Typical transit
- 1–4 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Lee's Summit
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,640 mi | $655 – $3,100 | $855 – $4,960 | 4–7 days | Missouri to California |
| Chicago, IL | 490 mi | $390 – $1,080 | $475 – $1,725 | 1–2 days | Missouri to Illinois |
| Houston, TX | 760 mi | $555 – $1,435 | $710 – $2,300 | 2–4 days | Missouri to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,120 mi | $785 – $2,115 | $1,020 – $3,385 | 3–5 days | Missouri to Florida |
| Little Rock, AR | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Missouri to Arkansas |
| New York City, NY | 1,300 mi | $910 – $2,455 | $1,185 – $3,930 | 3–6 days | Missouri to New York |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
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
Transit times from Lee's Summit
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Des Moines, IA · 230 mi1–2 days
- Little Rock, AR · 370 mi1–2 days
- Chicago, IL · 490 mi1–2 days
- Houston, TX · 760 mi2–4 days
- Atlanta, GA · 790 mi2–4 days
- Charlotte, NC · 950 mi2–4 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 1,120 mi3–5 days
Popular routes from Lee's Summit
Car shipping companies serving Lee's Summit
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Good to know in Lee's Summit
- Full-size carriers need roomA loaded car carrier can be about 75–80 feet long, so narrow or busy streets in Lee's Summit may mean meeting at a large parking lot nearby.
- Seasonal demandSummer moving season is the busiest time on most routes, and late winter is often cheaper.
- Plan around trafficRush-hour traffic affects when drivers can reach you. Flexibility on the time of day helps a carrier fit your pickup into its route.
- Moving to Lee's SummitIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Missouri. Check Missouri's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Missouri cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Lee's Summit
Why ship from Lee's Summit?
- Carriers already serving Missouri
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Lee's Summit?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $390 – $2,380 from Lee's Summit to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Des Moines, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Lee's Summit?
About 1–2 days to Des Moines and 4–7 days to Los Angeles, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Lee's Summit?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from Lee's Summit?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from Lee's Summit?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from Lee's Summit?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
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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