Los Angeles to Phoenix Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

Los Angeles, California → Phoenix, Arizona · 370 miles

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

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van
$3.60
Range: $3.00–$4.50/mile
Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)
LTL (Class 70)
$39.00
Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt
Before fuel surcharge
FTL Transit Time
1 day
370 mile corridor
Standard single-driver service
Fuel Surcharge
22%
Applied to linehaul rate
Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

RouteLos Angeles, California → Phoenix, Arizona
Distance370 miles
Lane Typeregional
Lane Direction📈 Headhaul (higher demand, higher rates)
Peak SeasonQ4 snowbird season, Q2 construction
Active Carriers~540 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

Los Angeles to Phoenix is a Southwest corridor feeding Arizona's explosive Sun Belt growth with California-produced and port-imported goods. Consumer goods from LA port, manufacturing supplies, and retail merchandise drive strong headhaul demand westbound. Phoenix's lower labor costs attract many distribution centers.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

Strong headhaul with competitive rates. Phoenix backhaul rates are 20-25% softer given California's higher import volume. I-10 desert heat (May-Sep) requires temp monitoring. Summer I-10 road conditions can cause delays near Blythe.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

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

All-in cost estimate: 370 miles × $3.60/mile = $1,332 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$13,616 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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