Rates & seasonality
- Current rate band
- $3.10–$3.80 per mile (all-in) — short-haul premium applies.
- Seasonality
- Year-round consistent. Slight softening in Jan and mid-July.
Lane guide · Mixed · 240 mi
Houston, TX to Dallas, TX
Houston → Dallas is one of the densest short-haul lanes in the US — high posting volume, fast tender cycles, and strong demand for both dry van and flatbed. A staple lane for Texas-based fleets and owner-operators.
- Mileage
- 240 mi
- Dominant equipment
- Mixed
- Origin
- Houston, TX
- Destination
- Dallas, TX
Return lane & brokers
- Return reposition
- Dallas → Houston at $3.00–$3.70/mi runs nearly identical to outbound. Truly balanced.
- Top brokers on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, TQL, Landstar, Arrive Logistics, J.B. Hunt, Werner are most active.
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FAQ — Houston to Dallas
- What is the average rate for Houston to Dallas freight?
- The current Houston to Dallas freight rate band is $3.10–$3.80 per mile (all-in) — short-haul premium applies. for the dominant equipment type. Rates fluctuate weekly with broker tender volume — install Numeo Spot (free) on DAT to see live market rates for this lane every time you search.
- How many miles is Houston to Dallas?
- Houston to Dallas is approximately 240 miles by the most common interstate route. Actual mileage varies by pickup and delivery zip code. The Numeo Spot Chrome extension calculates exact mileage, tolls, and deadhead for any DAT load you click on.
- What is the best equipment for Houston to Dallas?
- The dominant equipment on Houston to Dallas is mixed. Houston → Dallas is one of the densest short-haul lanes in the US — high posting volume, fast tender cycles, and strong demand for both dry van and flatbed. A staple lane for Texas-based fleets and owner-operators.
- Are there strong return loads from Dallas?
- Dallas → Houston at $3.00–$3.70/mi runs nearly identical to outbound. Truly balanced.
- Which brokers post the most Houston to Dallas loads?
- C.H. Robinson, TQL, Landstar, Arrive Logistics, J.B. Hunt, Werner are most active.
- When is Houston to Dallas freight strongest?
- Year-round consistent. Slight softening in Jan and mid-July.
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