Rates / Des Moines to Los Angeles
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA is $3,934 and the flatbed rate is $4,758 for about 1794 miles.

Des Moines to Los Angeles rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$3,934$3,808 – $4,060$2.19
Flatbed$4,758$4,606 – $4,910$2.65
Reefer$4,636$4,488 – $4,784$2.58
Box Truck$3,477$3,366 – $3,588$1.94

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 Los Angeles, CA?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA is about $3,934 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $3,808 to $4,060. The lane runs roughly 1794 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA?

The dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA is $3,934 all-in ($3,808 to $4,060), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA?

The flatbed rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA is $4,758 all-in ($4,606 to $4,910), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

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Des Moines to Los Angeles freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA is about $3,934 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $3,808 to $4,060. The lane runs roughly 1794 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA?+

The dry van rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA is $3,934 all-in ($3,808 to $4,060), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA?+

The flatbed rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA is $4,758 all-in ($4,606 to $4,910), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA runs about $4,636 all-in, with a range of $4,488 to $4,784.

05How much does a box truck cost from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA?+

A box truck from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA costs about $3,477 all-in, typically between $3,366 and $3,588.

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

The truck route from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 1794 miles, which is usually about a 4-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Des Moines to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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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