Kansas City to St. Louis Freight Rates

Current Spot Rate

$1.85/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.82/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

→ Flat (stable rates)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

→ Flat (stable rates)

Mid-summer typically sees stable rates on this short 250-mile corridor as demand remains consistent with seasonal manufacturing and retail activity. Kansas City to St. Louis is a well-serviced lane with adequate carrier capacity, limiting significant rate volatility.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This regional lane has sufficient carrier availability from both dedicated and spot market fleets, preventing capacity constraints typical of longer hauls.