San Antonio to Dallas Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

San Antonio, Texas → Dallas, Texas · 270 miles

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

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van
$3.30
Range: $2.60–$4.20/mile
Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)
LTL (Class 70)
$36.00
Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt
Before fuel surcharge
FTL Transit Time
1 day
270 mile corridor
Standard single-driver service
Fuel Surcharge
22%
Applied to linehaul rate
Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

RouteSan Antonio, Texas → Dallas, Texas
Distance270 miles
Lane Typeregional
Lane Direction⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak SeasonQ2 construction season, Q4 holiday
Active Carriers~530 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

San Antonio to Dallas is a Texas Triangle connector linking San Antonio's military and healthcare economy with Dallas's national distribution hub. Manufacturing, military logistics, and retail goods dominate. The I-35 corridor is one of the busiest in Texas with extremely high carrier frequency.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

Excellent carrier availability on this Texas corridor. San Antonio's military base concentration creates consistent government freight. Consider multi-stop distribution combining San Antonio and Austin on a single Dallas-bound run.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

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

All-in cost estimate: 270 miles × $3.30/mile = $891 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$9,108 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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