Rates / Des Moines to Kansas City
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO is $694 and the flatbed rate is $839 for about 224 miles.

Des Moines to Kansas City rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$694$656 – $732$3.10
Flatbed$839$793 – $885$3.74
Reefer$817$772 – $862$3.65
Box Truck$613$579 – $647$2.74

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

What is the freight rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO is about $694 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $656 to $732. The lane runs roughly 224 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO?

The dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO is $694 all-in ($656 to $732), or about $3.10 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO?

The flatbed rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO is $839 all-in ($793 to $885), or about $3.74 per mile, including fuel.

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Des Moines to Kansas City freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO is about $694 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $656 to $732. The lane runs roughly 224 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO?+

The dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO is $694 all-in ($656 to $732), or about $3.10 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO?+

The flatbed rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO is $839 all-in ($793 to $885), or about $3.74 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO runs about $817 all-in, with a range of $772 to $862.

05How much does a box truck cost from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO?+

A box truck from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO costs about $613 all-in, typically between $579 and $647.

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

The truck route from Des Moines, IA to Kansas City, MO is approximately 224 miles, which is usually a single-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Des Moines to Kansas City 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 Des Moines to Kansas City 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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