How much does a light-duty tow cost in Kansas City?
Flatbed tows start at $100 and include up to 5 miles. Straight talk on per-mile rates, roadside, and storage — priced the same day or night.
Quick answer
How much does a light-duty tow cost in Kansas City?
Flatbed light-duty tows in the Kansas City metro start at $100, which includes the hook / service call and up to 5 miles of towing. Additional miles are billed per loaded mile and quoted up front. Winch-outs, roadside, and after-scene work are quoted before a truck rolls. Vehicle impound storage starts at $100 per day.
Typical price ranges
Ranges reflect Kansas City metro conditions. Every quote is call-specific — we price up front, not after the fact.
| Line item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbed tow (car, SUV, pickup) — starting at | $100 | Includes the hook / service call and up to 5 miles of towing. |
| Additional miles beyond 5 | Quoted up front | Per-loaded-mile rate given firm before dispatch. |
| Flatbed for AWD, 4x4, EV, low-clearance | Included | Standard for Tesla, Rivian, Ford Lightning, luxury and lowered vehicles — no upcharge. |
| Winch-out (ditch, mud, snow) | Quoted on call | Priced by equipment and scene time — not distance. |
| Jump-start / lockout / tire change | Flat rate — call for quote | Inside our 25-mile light-duty radius. |
| Fuel delivery (gas or diesel) | Flat rate + fuel at cost | Includes 2–3 gallons; extra fuel at pump cost. |
| After-hours / holiday surcharge | $0 | We don't charge extra by hour of day, day of week, or holiday. |
| Vehicle impound storage — starting at | $100 / day | Secure Liberty, MO lot; billed to owner or insurance. |
Ranges published for transparency and to help drivers, adjusters, and fleet managers plan. Call (816) 888-8732 for a firm number.
What changes the price
- Distance from our Liberty, MO yard to your location and from the scene to the drop.
- Whether the vehicle needs a flatbed (AWD, 4x4, EV, luxury, low-clearance).
- Winching, recovery work, or extra rigging to get the vehicle safely on the deck.
- Whether you're inside our 25-mile light-duty radius or need a heavy unit to reach you.
- Whether insurance, a motor club, or a fleet PO is paying — we bill through those networks when eligible.
Sample scenarios
Roadside jump; no tow. On-scene in 15–25 minutes.
$100 covers the hook and first 5 miles; remaining 7 miles quoted up front.
Flatbed only for EV. $100 base includes 5 miles; extra 13 miles at the per-mile rate.
Single-cable winch pull; back on the road, no tow needed.
Quick answer
How fast can Titan reach me and is pricing quoted up front?
Yes — every price is quoted on the phone before a truck rolls. Dispatch runs 24/7/365 from our Liberty, MO yard with a typical Kansas City metro ETA of 20–45 minutes for light-duty, 30–60 minutes for heavy-duty wreckers, and 30–60 minutes for mobile semi & trailer repair. Call (816) 888-8732 with the vehicle, location, and situation and you'll get a real number, not a range.
Pricing questions
- What's included in the $100 flatbed tow?
- The $100 base covers the hook / service call and up to 5 miles of towing measured from the pickup location to the drop address. Loading, securing the vehicle on the deck, and unloading at the drop are all included — there is no separate hook-up fee on top.
- How are the 5 included miles measured?
- We measure driving miles from the pickup point to the drop-off address, not straight-line distance and not miles from our yard. If the tow is 5 miles or less, the price stays $100. Anything past mile 5 is billed per additional loaded mile.
- How is extra mileage past 5 miles calculated?
- Extra miles are billed at a flat per-loaded-mile rate quoted up front on the call. Dispatch confirms pickup and drop addresses, calculates the exact overage, and gives you a firm total before a truck rolls — no surprise per-mile bumps on the invoice.
- What if I don't know the final drop address yet?
- Tell dispatch the vehicle type, pickup location, and approximate drop area. We quote the $100 base plus a per-mile rate so you know the math. Once the final address is set, the total is locked in before dispatch.
- What is NOT included in the $100 flatbed price?
- Winch-outs (ditch, mud, snow recovery), extended scene time, additional stops, secondary vehicles, and impound storage are quoted separately. Roadside jobs like jump-starts, lockouts, tire changes, and fuel delivery are their own flat rates — not a tow.
- Is there an extra charge for AWD, 4x4, EV, or low-clearance vehicles?
- No. Flatbed is our default for AWD, 4x4, EVs (Tesla, Rivian, Ford Lightning), luxury, and lowered vehicles because a wheel-lift damages those drivetrains. The $100 + per-mile pricing is the same — no upcharge for doing it right.
- What if my vehicle needs to be winched onto the flatbed?
- A short winch pull to load a disabled vehicle onto the deck is included. A full recovery — pulling a vehicle out of a ditch, mud, snowbank, or over a curb before it can be loaded — is quoted separately based on equipment and scene time.
- Are tolls, permits, or fuel surcharges added to the invoice?
- No fuel surcharge and no hidden add-ons. Tolls are not added inside the KC metro. For long-distance tows outside the metro that require permits or toll roads, we disclose those costs up front before dispatch.
- Do you charge extra at night, weekends, or holidays?
- No. Our base rate and per-mile rate do not change by hour of day, day of week, or holiday. Extra cost only comes from actual work performed on scene.
- How much is vehicle impound storage per day?
- Vehicle impound storage at our secure Liberty, MO lot starts at $100 per day, billed to the owner or insurance. Short- and long-term holds are handled routinely.
- Will my insurance or motor club cover the tow?
- Often yes. Give dispatch the club or policy number when you call and we bill through the network when eligible. Otherwise you pay on scene by card and get an itemized invoice for reimbursement.
- Can I get a firm quote before you dispatch a flatbed?
- Yes. Give dispatch the vehicle type, exact pickup, and drop address and you get a firm all-in number — $100 base plus any per-mile overage — before a truck rolls. The number you're told is the number you pay.