Kansas City to Houston Freight Rates

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)

August typically sees increased freight demand from back-to-school retail and manufacturing activity, while summer driver vacation patterns tighten capacity. KC-Houston is a consistent high-volume lane with moderate seasonal uplift expected.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This major corridor has steady carrier presence, but summer freight peaks and discretionary driver time off create moderately balanced supply-demand dynamics.