Maine to Kansas car shipping: $826–$1,258

Miles, a price range by vehicle class, and the reverse direction for shipping a car from Maine to Kansas.

Key facts

Distance: 1,717 approximate miles
Transport: Truck

As of 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 state population centers; approximate road distance is straight-line distance increased by 20%

Maine to Kansas, this direction and the reverse. The price examples use Portland, ME to Wichita, KS and the return trip. Distances are approximate.
Vehicle	This direction, open	This direction, enclosed	Return trip, open	Return trip, enclosed
Sedan or compact car	$826–$1,258	$1,239–$1,888	$826–$1,258	$1,239–$1,888
SUV or crossover	$874–$1,332	$1,311–$1,998	$874–$1,332	$1,311–$1,998
Pickup or large SUV	$991–$1,510	$1,486–$2,265	$991–$1,510	$1,486–$2,265
Van or minivan	$883–$1,346	$1,325–$2,019	$883–$1,346	$1,325–$2,019
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle	$923–$1,407	$1,385–$2,110	$923–$1,407	$1,385–$2,110
Motorcycle	$782–$1,192	$1,173–$1,788	$782–$1,192	$1,173–$1,788

As of 2026-11-09. RideShipper estimate, updated 2026-11-09, based on 3,588 prices that customers reported paying in MoveAdvisor reviews, adjusted for U.S. diesel at $6.13 a gallon for that week (U.S. Energy Information Administration). In testing, the typical difference between an estimate and a reported price was about 20% of the estimate. This is an estimate, not a quote: the carrier sets the price. No pickup date was supplied, so this estimate uses November 2026. There is no seasonal direction adjustment for this route and month.

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Routes

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Portland, ME to Overland Park, KS

Reverse route: Kansas to Maine

Questions

Does the reverse direction cost the same?

Not necessarily. The table shows each direction on its own when an estimate is available. The carrier still sets the price.

Sources

U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 state population centers; approximate road distance is straight-line distance increased by 20% 2020

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