Driveaway: drive my car from Des Moines to Phoenix
Last updated: June 2026
A Des Moines to Phoenix driveaway is about 1450 miles and 3 to 4 days, with a typical SelectDrive estimate of $2,000 to $2,450. Dan drives your car the whole way himself, with live GPS and photo inspection. No trailer, no broker, no handoffs.
The Des Moines to Phoenix route
The Des Moines to Phoenix route runs southwest through Kansas and New Mexico, about 1,450 miles and three to four days for one driver at a safe daily pace. It is a popular snowbird and relocation lane.
What this lane typically costs
| Base rate (1450 mi at $0.75) | $1,088 |
| Fuel | $261 |
| Tolls | $29 |
| Lodging | $360 |
| Insurance (8%) | $87 |
| Driver return travel | $250 |
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Why driveaway for this lane
Phoenix is a top winter destination for Midwest snowbirds. With driveaway you fly to Arizona and your car arrives at your door, and you can send belongings or a pet that fits in the same trip. See snowbird car shipping.
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