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

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

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

Los Angeles to Des Moines 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 Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA 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 Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA?

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

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

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

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Los Angeles to Des Moines freight rate FAQ

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

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA 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 Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA?+

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

07Does the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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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