San Antonio, TX → Dallas, TX
Route Details
I-35 Central Corridor
I-35 · 1,568 total miles · north south
Texas Trucking
Texas is the largest trucking state in America, with over 190,000 for-hire carriers and major freight hubs in Dallas, Ho...
I-35
275 miles from San Antonio, TX to Dallas, TX
Freight on This Lane
The dominant freight categories moving between San Antonio, TX and Dallas, TX
Automotive Parts & Vehicles
The US automotive freight market moves $120+ billion in parts and finished vehicles annually, with 1.2 million truckloads of components flowing betwee...
Retail & Consumer Goods
Retail freight is the backbone of dry van trucking, representing $190+ billion in annual US transportation spend across 12 million truckloads per year...
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing freight moves $165 billion in raw materials, components, and finished goods between 320,000+ US factories each year, generating 9.5 mill...
Rate Breakdown
Seasonal Patterns
Cross-border freight from the Laredo-San Antonio corridor feeds this lane year-round. Automotive parts from the Toyota San Antonio plant and maquiladora supply chain run 50+ weeks per year. Holiday retail spikes 12-15% October through December. Summer construction adds flatbed volume at $2.90-$3.20/mile as Texas building activity peaks.
Backhaul Guide
Return load strategy for the Dallas, TX to San Antonio, TX direction
Southbound Dallas to San Antonio averages $2.35-$2.70/mile — consumer goods, retail inventory, and distribution center freight flowing south. The lane is short enough that round-trip economics matter more than each leg. Pre-book the southbound load before departing San Antonio to maintain $2.65+/mile average.
Compatible Truck Types
Equipment types that run profitably on this lane
The I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin is under perpetual construction — expect 15-30 minute delays near the Waco and Temple areas. Run this lane between 9 PM and 5 AM for zero congestion and 4-hour transit. For cross-border loads originating in Laredo, negotiate the full Laredo-to-Dallas rate ($3.30-$3.60/mile) rather than accepting a San Antonio relay at a lower per-mile rate.
San Antonio, TX to Dallas, TX FAQ
Common questions about this freight lane
What loads move from San Antonio to Dallas?+
Is the San Antonio to Dallas lane worth running at only 275 miles?+
How does construction affect I-35 between San Antonio and Dallas?+
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