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Kansas City to Houston Logistics Broker

Freight Shipping from the Midwest to the South

The Kansas City-to-Houston lane connects Missouri with Texas through one of the central United States’ busiest north-south freight networks. Carriers frequently use I-49 south from Kansas City before transitioning to I-44 and I-35 through Oklahoma, then continue toward Houston via I-45. Direct Drive Logistics coordinates freight from Kansas City to Houston for companies moving goods between major Midwestern distribution centers and Gulf Coast industrial markets.

This route is well suited for dry van, flatbed and expedited freight, including machinery, steel, construction products, packaged goods and other commercial shipments. DDL works with experienced carriers to manage the long interstate run and keep Kansas City-to-Houston freight moving efficiently from pickup through final delivery.

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Multimodal Shipping From Kansas City to Houston

Driving From

Kansas City, KS

Driving To

Houston, TX

Driving Time

11.5 hr

Driving Distance

794 mi

Fuel Cost

$699.22

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

Full Truckload (FTL) Freight Shipping

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

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

Reefer (Refrigerated) Freight Shipping

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

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

Long-Haul Trucking & Logistics

Kansas City, KS to Houston, TX 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 Kansas City, KS to Houston, TX.
Air Freight Forwarder with and extensive network of airports and air carriers.

Rail Freight

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

Personable & Knowledgeable 5 stars reviews

Direct Drive is one of my favorite go to companies! Everyone I deal with is always so personable and knowledgeable! Rolando and Ryan are my main contacts and they are always straight and to the point with charisma and quick response time! I never doubt what they tell me. I love working with them and...

- Sarah Prazuch

Adam knows his stuff in this tough business. Follows things through and is always upbeat. Thank you for caring about the service you provide.

- Pam Young

Details & Ease of Management 5 stars reviews

We started to use Direct Drive Logistics about couple of months ago and they made world of difference in freight management.  Not only they had the best price compared to few others we normally worked with, but they also took care of all the details and managed the complete process of arranging...

- Alex Abadi

Adam Kirchner is the go-to guy. He’s helped my company on numerous occasions. Has an answer for every question and each experience has always been without interruption or issues of any sort. The only freight company you will ever need. Thanks!

- Isaac Wilson - Owner of Wilson Carpentry

Rich Phillips, it's a very good and receptive guy! Good experience with this broker!  

- K1 Transfreight