Denver to Kansas City Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the DenverKansas City corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.82/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Mid-July demand typically increases with peak summer shipping season and agricultural transport to Kansas City distribution hubs. Moderate capacity tightening expected as carriers position for Q3 volume surge.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Denver-Kansas City is a well-traveled corridor with consistent carrier flow, but summer peak season is beginning to reduce available capacity on outbound Denver loads.

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