Long Distance Towing From Dallas
Long distance towing is any tow that leaves the Dallas area. We plan the route, load your vehicle on a flatbed and drive it to the address you choose. One driver handles the trip from pickup to drop-off. Your vehicle stays on the same truck the whole way.
Common trips from Dallas include Fort Worth, Austin (about 195 miles), Houston (about 240 miles), San Antonio (about 275 miles), Oklahoma City (about 205 miles) and Shreveport (about 190 miles). We can also plan trips farther out.
When Long Distance Towing Makes Sense
- Your car broke down on a road trip and you want it home
- You bought a car from a private seller in another city
- You are moving and want a car shipped on a set day
- A dealer or specialty shop is in another town
- The car does not run and cannot go on a carrier truck
Vehicles We Move Long Distance
We move daily drivers, pickups and SUVs, plus vehicles that need extra care. Many long trips pair with Classic Car Towing, Exotic Towing and EV Towing. We also haul bikes with Motorcycle Towing and small machines through Equipment Transport. Every long trip runs on a Flatbed Towing truck.
Planning a Long Tow Out of Dallas
Most long trips leave Dallas on I-45 south to Houston, I-35E south toward Waco and Austin, I-35E north toward Denton and Oklahoma, I-30 east toward Texarkana or I-20 east toward Shreveport. Rush hour on I-35E and I-30 can add an hour or more, so we often plan early starts. We check road work and weather on DriveTexas before we leave.
Texas weather can change a plan. Summer storms, spring hail and winter ice all affect long trips. If a storm is in the forecast, we will talk with you about the safest time to go.
What to Expect
- Call with the pickup address, drop-off address and vehicle details.
- We give you a quote and a pickup window.
- The driver inspects and photographs the vehicle before loading.
- We drive straight to the drop-off and call ahead when we are close.
Please remove personal items and toll tags. Someone should be ready at the drop-off to sign for the vehicle, or we can arrange a key drop with the shop.
Long Distance Towing Cost
The cost of a long tow depends on total miles, tolls, the size of the vehicle and whether it runs. Trips with a return leg, a weekend drop-off or a specialty load can change the price. We quote long distance towing before we book, so you know the price before the truck leaves Dallas.
Long Distance Towing vs. a Car Carrier
Big car carrier trucks move many cars at once on a set schedule. They are often slower to pick up, and your car may be moved between trucks. A long distance tow on a flatbed is one car, one truck and one driver. It is the better pick when you need a fixed pickup date, when the car does not run, or when the car is rare or high in value.
How to Prepare for a Long Tow
- Take photos of all sides of the vehicle before pickup.
- Remove personal items, toll tags and parking passes.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel or some battery charge.
- Share the name and phone of the person at the drop-off.
- Tell us about any leaks, alarms or special loading needs.
Popular Long Distance Routes
- Dallas to Houston on I-45
- Dallas to Austin and San Antonio on I-35E and I-35
- Dallas to Oklahoma City on I-35
- Dallas to Shreveport on I-20
- Dallas to Tyler and East Texas on I-20 or US-80
We also handle tows inside the Metroplex, such as Dallas to Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco or Arlington.
Why Choose Dawson for Long Distance Towing
We quote the full trip before we book, plan the route around rush hour and weather, and keep you updated on the road. Your car stays on our flatbed the whole way.