Rates / Cincinnati to Des Moines
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA is $1,496 and the flatbed rate is $1,809 for about 637 miles.

Cincinnati to Des Moines rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$1,496$1,439 – $1,553$2.35
Flatbed$1,809$1,740 – $1,878$2.84
Reefer$1,762$1,695 – $1,829$2.77
Box Truck$1,322$1,272 – $1,372$2.07

All-in rates include line haul and fuel. Estimates from the Logistics Market rate model, recalibrated daily.

What is the freight rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA is about $1,496 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,439 to $1,553. The lane runs roughly 637 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA?

The dry van rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA is $1,496 all-in ($1,439 to $1,553), or about $2.35 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA?

The flatbed rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA is $1,809 all-in ($1,740 to $1,878), or about $2.84 per mile, including fuel.

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Cincinnati to Des Moines freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA is about $1,496 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,439 to $1,553. The lane runs roughly 637 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA?+

The dry van rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA is $1,496 all-in ($1,439 to $1,553), or about $2.35 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA?+

The flatbed rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA is $1,809 all-in ($1,740 to $1,878), or about $2.84 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA runs about $1,762 all-in, with a range of $1,695 to $1,829.

05How much does a box truck cost from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA?+

A box truck from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA costs about $1,322 all-in, typically between $1,272 and $1,372.

06How many miles is it from Cincinnati to Des Moines by truck?+

The truck route from Cincinnati, OH to Des Moines, IA is approximately 637 miles, which is usually about a 2-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Cincinnati to Des Moines rate include fuel?+

Yes. Every rate on this page is an all-in number that includes line haul and fuel surcharge. Accessorials such as detention, lumper, or tarping are extra.

08How often is the Cincinnati to Des Moines freight rate updated?+

Daily. Logistics Market recalibrates its rate model every morning from publicly available market data and diesel prices, and this page updates automatically. Last updated October 29, 2026.

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