Texas to Florida Car Shipping: Houston, Dallas and Austin to the Sunshine State

Whether you're relocating, heading south for the winter or sending a car to a family member, Texas to Florida is a long drive across the Gulf states. Shipping your car door-to-door saves you the miles and lets you arrive on your own schedule.

Route overview (I-10 corridor)

• Distance: roughly 900 to 1,400 miles from the main Texas metros, depending on your Florida destination
• Typical transit: about 3 to 6 days after pickup
• Service: door-to-door, open or enclosed

Most carriers run this lane along I-10, through Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama into the Florida Panhandle, then south toward Central and South Florida. It's a busy commercial corridor with plenty of carrier traffic.

Pickup metros

• Houston: right on I-10, so Houston to Florida car shipping is often on the faster end
• Dallas–Fort Worth: a major carrier hub, and Dallas to Orlando car transport is a common request
• Austin and San Antonio: central Texas pickups are frequent on this route
• El Paso and West Texas: the longest starting point, but already on I-10

Rural pickups are fine. Just allow a slightly wider pickup window.

Destinations

• North Florida: Pensacola, Tallahassee and Jacksonville are the closest stops
• Central Florida: Orlando, Tampa and The Villages
• South Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Naples add distance and a day or so

In dense neighborhoods or gated communities, the driver may meet you at a nearby accessible spot if a large carrier can't reach your street.

Hurricane season considerations

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, and the Gulf Coast route can be affected. Professional carriers plan around storms, but weather can shift schedules. To stay ahead:

• Keep your pickup and delivery dates flexible by a few days
• Watch the forecast in the days before pickup and delivery
• Keep your phone on so we can reach you if timing changes

Safety comes first. If a storm is approaching, a short delay is better than a rushed trip. Your car's condition is recorded on the Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery, and we verify the carrier's insurance before pickup.

Open vs. enclosed

Most Texas to Florida moves use open auto transport, the most economical and widely available option. Choose enclosed for a classic, exotic or low-clearance car.