Dallas to Houston Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

Dallas, Texas → Houston, Texas · 240 miles

Last verified: March 31, 2026 Source: DAT Freight & Analytics

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van
$3.50
Range: $2.80–$4.50/mile
Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)
LTL (Class 70)
$38.00
Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt
Before fuel surcharge
FTL Transit Time
1 day
240 mile corridor
Standard single-driver service
Fuel Surcharge
22%
Applied to linehaul rate
Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

RouteDallas, Texas → Houston, Texas
Distance240 miles
Lane Typeregional
Lane Direction⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak SeasonQ2 construction season, Q4 holiday retail
Active Carriers~890 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

Dallas to Houston is the Texas Triangle's busiest corridor and one of the highest-volume regional lanes in the US. Energy sector shipments dominate alongside consumer goods. The I-45 corridor supports extremely high carrier frequency.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

Carrier availability is excellent — rates are competitive. LTL consolidators have daily service on this lane. Consider dedicated fleet for recurring high-volume shippers.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

The all-in FTL cost for this lane is calculated as:

All-in cost estimate: 240 miles × $3.50/mile = $840 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$8,586 all-in

This estimate excludes accessorial charges (liftgate, inside delivery, residential surcharges, detention, and driver layover). Use our landed cost calculator for a comprehensive total cost of ownership.

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