Denver to Cheyenne Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Denver, CO to Cheyenne, WY (100 miles). Connects Denver to Wyoming via I-25.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Denver to Cheyenne?
Denver to Cheyenne is a 100-mile lane paying about $275 - $315 per load, near $2.75 - $3.15 a mile. Freight is mostly energy equipment, agricultural products and consumer goods.
- Distance
- 100 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $275 - $315
- Rate per mile
- $2.75 - $3.15
- Transit time
- Same day / 2 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and shift with fuel prices and Wyoming winter conditions. See our dispatch fee structure.
Denver to Cheyenne
Denver to Cheyenne is a short, 100-mile run north on I-25, about 2 hours of driving, ending at what is described as the largest logistics hub in the Rocky Mountain region. Cheyenne's Swan Ranch Industrial Park has access to two Class I railroads, Union Pacific and BNSF, plus two interstates, I-25 and I-80, with 400 railcar spots and unit-train capacity for bulk, breakbulk and liquid commodities like wind energy equipment, aggregates, lumber and agriculture.
Origin
Denver, CO
Destination
Cheyenne, WY
Distance
100 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 2 hrs
Average Rate
$275 - $315
Rate per Mile
$2.75 - $3.15
100-mile lane, about 2 hours on I-25
Cheyenne's Swan Ranch Industrial Park is the largest logistics hub in the Rocky Mountain region
Swan Ranch has access to both Union Pacific and BNSF, plus I-25 and I-80
Denver to Cheyenne: route facts a driver should know
Cheyenne sits at the nation's busiest transcontinental truck corridor
Cheyenne sits at the junction of I-25 and I-80, the nation's highest-volume transcontinental truck corridor, and hosts Swan Ranch Industrial Park, the largest logistics hub in the Rocky Mountain region.
Source: Cheyenne LEADS, Swan Ranch Industrial Park overview. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
A short lane: you likely won't need the 30-minute break
FMCSA requires a 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving without one. This 100-mile lane runs about 1.5 hours, so most drivers can finish it without a required break.
Source: FMCSA, Summary of Hours of Service Regulations. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Denver to Cheyenne?
About $98.80 this week. The lane is 100 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 15 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.42 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 100 mi
- Diesel needed
- 15 gal
- Price used
- $6.42/gal
- Fuel cost
- $98.80
Common Freight Types
Energy equipment, agricultural products and consumer goods fill the trailers heading north.
- Energy Equipment
- Agricultural Products
- Consumer Goods
What makes the Denver to Cheyenne lane difficult?
Southern Wyoming's I-25/I-80 area is known for high wind and winter closures
Southern Wyoming's I-25/I-80 area is known for high wind and winter closures.
Bulk and breakbulk freight at Swan Ranch can require specialized equipment
Bulk and breakbulk freight at Swan Ranch can require specialized equipment.
A short, competitive lane keeps per-load rates modest
A short, competitive lane keeps per-load rates modest.
What freight moves on the Denver to Cheyenne lane?
What travels between Denver and Cheyenne, and when the busy weeks fall.
Primary Commodities
- •Energy Equipment
- •Agricultural Products
- •Consumer Goods
Secondary Commodities
- •Wind energy equipment (Vestas)
- •Agricultural products
- •Bulk and breakbulk freight (aggregates, lumber)
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Energy equipment (steady)
- •Agricultural products (harvest season)
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
When is the Denver to Cheyenne lane busiest?
Energy-sector freight and Wyoming winter weather both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by steady energy-equipment freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
A minor factor tied to regional agricultural harvest timing.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady energy-equipment freight (wind, oil)
- •Agricultural freight during harvest
Hurricane Risk?
None. Wyoming's I-25/I-80 wind and winter weather are the real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
Rail-and-highway-connected freight through Cheyenne runs steady year-round, tied to the corridor's crossroads role more than any single season.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Denver to Cheyenne lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need special equipment.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day to 1-2 days out is typical for this short lane, more in winter.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical energy-equipment freight, especially wind turbine components, tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a fixed winter delivery through Wyoming without a weather contingency.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Denver to Cheyenne
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Ask about freight tied to Cheyenne's Swan Ranch Industrial Park, the Rocky Mountain region's largest logistics hub.
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This lane pairs well with multiple turns in a single day given the roughly 1.5-hour drive.
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I-25's connection to the I-80 transcontinental corridor at Cheyenne means real, steady freight volume worth targeting.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Denver to Cheyenne lane?
Swan Ranch's dual-rail access gives good odds on a southbound load.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the southbound load:
- •Cheyenne, WY
- •Regional distribution hubs near Cheyenne
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
The Swan Ranch Industrial Park's variety of bulk, breakbulk and energy tenants adds real backhaul options.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Rail-junction infrastructure at Cheyenne offers an intermodal option if truck backhaul is thin.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Cheyenne's dual BNSF and Union Pacific rail service at Swan Ranch gives this lane real backhaul variety.
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With about 1.5 hours of driving each way, multiple round trips in a single day are realistic.
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I-80's status as the nation's busiest transcontinental truck corridor keeps demand steady in both directions.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Denver to Cheyenne lane?
Three notes before crossing into Wyoming.
Check WYDOT road conditions before crossing into Wyoming in winter; high wind closures are common.
Confirm whether your load needs flatbed or specialized equipment for Swan Ranch's bulk and breakbulk freight.
This short lane pairs well with a same-day return load.
Before you book Denver to Cheyenne, ask whether your freight connects to Swan Ranch Industrial Park, the region's largest logistics hub.
Denver to Cheyenne Lane FAQs
Answers on driving time, Swan Ranch, and Wyoming wind.
The lane data shows about $275 - $315 per load, or $2.75 - $3.15 a mile, across 100 miles.
Described as the largest logistics hub in the Rocky Mountain region, with access to both Union Pacific and BNSF railroads plus I-25 and I-80.
High wind and winter storms close sections more often than many drivers expect.
Reasonably, given Swan Ranch's dual-rail access and variety of tenants.
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