Rates / Indianapolis to Des Moines
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA is $1,324 and the flatbed rate is $1,601 for about 513 miles.

Indianapolis to Des Moines rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$1,324$1,264 – $1,384$2.58
Flatbed$1,601$1,529 – $1,673$3.12
Reefer$1,560$1,490 – $1,630$3.04
Box Truck$1,170$1,117 – $1,223$2.28

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

What is the freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA is about $1,324 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,264 to $1,384. The lane runs roughly 513 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA?

The dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA is $1,324 all-in ($1,264 to $1,384), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA?

The flatbed rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA is $1,601 all-in ($1,529 to $1,673), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

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Indianapolis to Des Moines freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA is about $1,324 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,264 to $1,384. The lane runs roughly 513 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA?+

The dry van rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA is $1,324 all-in ($1,264 to $1,384), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA?+

The flatbed rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA is $1,601 all-in ($1,529 to $1,673), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA runs about $1,560 all-in, with a range of $1,490 to $1,630.

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

A box truck from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA costs about $1,170 all-in, typically between $1,117 and $1,223.

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

The truck route from Indianapolis, IN to Des Moines, IA is approximately 513 miles, which is usually a single-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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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