Kansas City to Seattle Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Kansas City–Seattle corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.78/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.75/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Mid-July seasonal demand typically strengthens as summer peak freight season continues, with increased consumer goods movement to West Coast distribution centers. Capacity remains moderately constrained on the KC-Seattle lane due to regional produce season and limited backhaul opportunities.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Typical seasonal tightness on westbound lanes to Seattle with moderate carrier availability; backhaul demand from Pacific Northwest supports reasonable capacity but not severely constrained.
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