Kansas City to Houston Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Kansas City–Houston 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
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Late spring demand typically increases as shippers ramp up summer inventory builds, particularly for Houston petrochemical and manufacturing sectors. Capacity remains moderately constrained due to seasonal driver availability and equipment repositioning needs.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
KC-Houston is a well-serviced lane with consistent carrier participation, though spot market premiums suggest moderate tightness as regional freight demand picks up heading into summer peak.
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