Denver to Dallas Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

Denver–Aurora–Lakewood metro → Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metro · 1,025 miles

Last verified: December 1, 2024 Source: DAT Freight & Analytics Trendlines

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van
$2.79
Range: $2.30–$3.50/mile
Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)
LTL (Class 70)
$30.00
Range: $25.00–$37.00/cwt
Before fuel surcharge
FTL Transit Time
1–2 days
1,025 mile corridor
Standard single-driver service
Fuel Surcharge
22%
Applied to linehaul rate
Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

RouteDenver, Colorado → Dallas, Texas
Distance1,025 miles
Lane Typeregional
Lane Direction⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak SeasonQ2 agricultural planting season, Q3 oil & gas maintenance season
Active Carriers~410 carriers serving this lane

Key Industries Served

oil & gas equipmentagricultureretailaerospacemanufacturing

Market Context & Analysis

Denver to Dallas connects Colorado's Rocky Mountain economy with Texas's energy/distribution hub. The I-25 corridor is a key north-south freight spine for the central US. Oil & gas equipment, agricultural commodities (Colorado potatoes, wheat), and aerospace components are major freight categories on this lane.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

Mountain terrain weight restrictions apply for I-25 southbound through Raton Pass (NM); check seasonal limits. Flatbed rates command a 25-40% premium over dry van on this lane due to industrial equipment freight.

Carriers Active on This Lane

The following carriers maintain regular capacity on the Denver–Dallas corridor:

Browse all verified supply chain providers →

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

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

All-in cost estimate: 1,025 miles × $2.79/mile = $2,860 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$29,232 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.

Need a Carrier on This Lane?

Get matched with verified carriers and 3PLs that operate the Denver–Dallas corridor.

Find Carriers Free →

Explore Related Lanes

← Back to all US freight lanes · Multi-mode rate benchmarks →