Kansas City to St. Louis Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Kansas CitySt. Louis corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

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)

Kansas City to St. Louis is a stable, well-serviced 250-mile corridor with consistent demand. August typically sees moderate seasonal softness as peak summer shipping winds down, keeping rates steady with minimal volatility.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

This corridor attracts regular carriers with established routes; adequate capacity exists but spot market premiums remain available for expedited freight.

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