Driveaway: drive my car from Iowa to Florida
Last updated: June 2026
A Iowa to Florida driveaway is about 1500 miles and 3 to 4 days, with a typical SelectDrive estimate of $2,000 to $2,500. Dan drives your car the whole way himself, with live GPS and photo inspection. No trailer, no broker, no handoffs.
The Iowa to Florida route
An Iowa to Florida driveaway typically runs through Missouri and the Southeast, about 1,500 miles and three to four days depending on the exact Florida destination. It is one of the busiest snowbird lanes from the Midwest.
What this lane typically costs
| Base rate (1500 mi at $0.75) | $1,125 |
| Fuel | $270 |
| Tolls | $30 |
| Lodging | $360 |
| Insurance (8%) | $90 |
| Driver return travel | $250 |
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Why driveaway for this lane
Florida is the classic snowbird destination. Rather than make the two-day drive twice a year, you fly down and Dan delivers your car, with the option to bring packed belongings and a pet. See snowbird car shipping.
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