Direct Drive Logistics

Driving From

Indianapolis, IN

Driving To

Kansas City, KS

Driving Time

7.3 hr

Driving Distance

482 mi

Fuel Cost

$488.03

Fuel cost is estimated from the national average diesel price according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration

Multimodal Shipping Options from Indianapolis, IN to Kansas City, KS

Full Truckload (FTL) Freight Shipping

Freight truck at a warehouse loading dock

Faster transit times with no freight transfers and decreased handling.
Cargo up to 80,000 pounds.
Dedicated truck space for large shipments

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight

Palletized freight beside a shipping container at a warehouse

Affordable solution for smaller shipments.
LTL and Volume LTL for shipments of all sizes.
Secure handling and real-time tracking.

Reefer (Refrigerated) Freight Shipping

Refrigerated trailers with temperature-control units

Temperature-controlled transport for perishables, chemicals, supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more.
Cost-effective compliant solutions with insurance coverage.
Cargo is held at a specified temperature throughout the shipping process.

Expedited Freight & Hot Shot Trucking

Secured cargo pallets prepared for expedited air freight

24/7 freight shipping solutions.
White-glove handling for urgent deliveries.
Real-time tracking and notifications.

Long-Haul Trucking & Logistics

Tractor trailer hauling freight on a long-distance highway route

Indianapolis, IN to Kansas City, KS interstate freight.
Cost-effective options for heavy loads.
Dependable, pre-screened carrier network.

Air Freight

Ideal for high-value, lightweight cargo, and urgent deliveries.
Domestic air freight brokering from Indianapolis, IN to Kansas City, KS.
Air Freight Forwarder with and extensive network of airports and air carriers.

Rail Freight

Freight train hauling intermodal shipping containers

Reduced carbon footprint compared to trucking.
Save an average of 10-15% on shipping costs compared to trucking.
Rail freight brokers connect you to an extensive network of intermodal freight container owner-operators.

Customer Testimonials

Always pleasure to work 5 stars reviews

We've been using DDL for several years now. It is my one stop, go- to for seamless shipping. Jolie is our contact. She stays on top of the shipments start to finish and is always a pleasure to work with. Yesterday we had a customer, in a down situation, who needed a 170 lb. shipment delivered overni...

- Karen Patrick

Ask for Adam Kirchner, he is very helpful and knows the shipping biz. I would recommend these guys for ALL your shipping needs, both Domestic and Intertional!

- Brian Peters

Its always pleasure working with team in Direct Drive. Justin Czarnecki is very professional & helpful. Always stand with carrier if carrier need any help.  

- Sam Vashist

This is a company that goes way beyond the normal, excellent communication skills , added to a sterling experience that was in need of real expertise and they gave a 5 star performance

- Margaret Tufarelli

Amazing Job 5 stars reviews

Been working with DDL for over a year handling our FCL loads. They do an amazing job keeping us up to date and handling our containers. would recommend to anyone needing trucking services. Rolando and Jeff are always helpful.

- Andrew Funk