Denver to Salt Lake City Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

Denver, Colorado → Salt Lake City, Utah · 525 miles

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

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van

$3.00

Range: $2.50–$3.80/mile

Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)

LTL (Class 70)

$32.00

Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt

Before fuel surcharge

FTL Transit Time

1–2 days

525 mile corridor

Standard single-driver service

Fuel Surcharge

22%

Applied to linehaul rate

Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

Route	Denver, Colorado → Salt Lake City, Utah
Distance	525 miles
Lane Type	long haul
Lane Direction	⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak Season	Q4 ski/outdoor, Q2 construction
Active Carriers	~280 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

Denver to Salt Lake City connects two Rocky Mountain economic hubs via the I-70/I-15 mountain corridor. Mining, energy, construction materials, and outdoor/recreation goods dominate this lane. Mountain passes require winter-capable equipment Oct-April.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

Mountain weather can add 4-6 hours to transit in winter. Require carriers to confirm mountain driving credentials. Outdoor goods and ski equipment peak Sep-Nov for pre-season distribution.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

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

All-in cost estimate: 525 miles × $3.00/mile = $1,575 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$16,100 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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