Rates & seasonality
- Directional 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.
- Brokers to research on this lane
- C.H. Robinson, TQL, Landstar, Arrive Logistics, J.B. Hunt, Werner are most active.
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The directional Houston to Dallas freight rate band in this editorial guide is $3.10–$3.80 per mile (all-in) — short-haul premium applies. for the dominant equipment type. This is an editorial estimate, not a live quote or Numeo telemetry; rates fluctuate with broker tender volume, equipment, fuel, and the exact load. Use a dated live rate source before quoting or booking.
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.
A useful starting assumption for 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. Equipment fit still depends on the commodity, accessorials, and the individual posting.
Return-lane conditions change with capacity, equipment, fuel, and the individual posting. Use the directional guidance on this page as a planning prompt, then check live connected sources before committing to the outbound lane or a reposition.
Examples to research include C.H. Robinson, TQL, Landstar, Arrive Logistics, J.B. Hunt, Werner are most active. This is an editorial list, not a live volume ranking or endorsement. Confirm the broker, payment terms, and current posting before booking.
The editorial seasonality note for Houston to Dallas is: Year-round consistent. Slight softening in Jan and mid-July. Treat it as planning context only; current demand can change with weather, tenders, fuel, and capacity, so verify the live market before quoting.
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