Kansas City to Dallas Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

Kansas City, Missouri → Dallas, Texas · 490 miles

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

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van
$2.95
Range: $2.40–$3.80/mile
Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)
LTL (Class 70)
$32.00
Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt
Before fuel surcharge
FTL Transit Time
1 day
490 mile corridor
Standard single-driver service
Fuel Surcharge
22%
Applied to linehaul rate
Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

RouteKansas City, Missouri → Dallas, Texas
Distance490 miles
Lane Typeregional
Lane Direction⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak SeasonQ4 holiday, Q2 agricultural peak
Active Carriers~430 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

Kansas City to Dallas is a Central Plains corridor linking KC's grain and distribution hub with Texas's massive consumer market. Automotive parts, agricultural commodities, and retail goods dominate. The I-35 corridor has excellent carrier density from major carriers operating central US networks.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

I-35 is one of the busiest freight arteries in the US — carrier availability is strong. Agricultural commodity timing (wheat harvest June-July) can tighten flatbed capacity. Dallas's diverse economy creates strong balanced demand.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

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

All-in cost estimate: 490 miles × $2.95/mile = $1,446 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$14,776 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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