- Detroit → Fort Myers
- 1,282 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open carrier
- $1,650
What it costs
Prices for a running sedan with standard pickup, as of Oct 27, 2026, calculated the same way as the quote on this page. SUVs, pickups and inoperable vehicles cost more, and you can price those exactly with the quote tool.
| Route | Miles | Open | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit → Fort MyersMI → FL | 1,282 | $1,650 | $2,395 | 3–5 days |
| Detroit → NaplesMI → FL | 1,323 | $1,675 | $2,435 | 3–5 days |
| Grand Rapids → SarasotaMI → FL | 1,290 | $1,655 | $2,400 | 3–5 days |
| Ann Arbor → TampaMI → FL | 1,171 | $1,580 | $2,285 | 3–5 days |
| Lansing → The VillagesMI → FL | 1,138 | $1,635 | $2,330 | 3–5 days |
The route
Michigan to Florida trucks ride I-75 almost door to door: through Toledo, Cincinnati, Knoxville, Atlanta and down Florida's Gulf Coast to Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples. Detroit to Fort Myers is 1,282 miles.
Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor pickups are fast. West Michigan and mid-Michigan cities like Grand Rapids and Lansing are a short hop to the interstate and are scheduled routinely.
When to book
Expect the highest southbound prices from October through January: Detroit to Fort Myers is about $1,650 for a November pickup and $1,505 in April. Shipping in September, before the season starts, costs about $1,505.
Good to know
Michigan winters mean road salt. Wash the underside before pickup so the driver can document the car's condition accurately on the Bill of Lading.
Shipping the other way? See Florida to Michigan car shipping.
Questions about Michigan to Florida car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Michigan to Florida?
About 3–5 days after pickup on I-75 for Detroit to Fort Myers.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Michigan to Florida for the winter?
Detroit to Fort Myers is about $1,650 on an open carrier for a November pickup. Prices run highest from October through January, and flexible dates help.
Do you ship cars back from Florida to Michigan in spring?
Yes. Northbound demand peaks March through May. See our Florida to Michigan page for spring prices, and book a few weeks ahead.