Houston to Kansas City Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Houston–Kansas City corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.68/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.65/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.2% (rates rising)
Mid-summer demand from manufacturing and retail distribution centers in Kansas City typically strengthens in July, while carrier capacity tightens due to vacation scheduling. Spot rates generally trend upward during this period despite moderate overall market conditions.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Houston-Kansas City is a well-serviced lane with consistent carrier interest, though summer demand pressures create periodic capacity constraints on premium service requests.
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