Rates / Louisville to Des Moines
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA is $1,535 and the flatbed rate is $1,856 for about 595 miles.

Louisville to Des Moines rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$1,535$1,466 – $1,604$2.58
Flatbed$1,856$1,772 – $1,940$3.12
Reefer$1,809$1,728 – $1,890$3.04
Box Truck$1,357$1,296 – $1,418$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 Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA is about $1,535 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,466 to $1,604. The lane runs roughly 595 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA?

The dry van rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA is $1,535 all-in ($1,466 to $1,604), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA?

The flatbed rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA is $1,856 all-in ($1,772 to $1,940), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

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Louisville to Des Moines freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA is about $1,535 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $1,466 to $1,604. The lane runs roughly 595 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA?+

The dry van rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA is $1,535 all-in ($1,466 to $1,604), or about $2.58 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA?+

The flatbed rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA is $1,856 all-in ($1,772 to $1,940), or about $3.12 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA runs about $1,809 all-in, with a range of $1,728 to $1,890.

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

A box truck from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA costs about $1,357 all-in, typically between $1,296 and $1,418.

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

The truck route from Louisville, KY to Des Moines, IA is approximately 595 miles, which is usually about a 2-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Louisville 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 Louisville 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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