Boise to Ogden Truck Dispatch
Freight route from Boise, ID to Ogden, UT (320 miles). Direct I-84 route the whole way southeast. A simple single-interstate corridor.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Boise to Ogden?
Boise to Ogden is a 320-mile lane paying about $752 - $880 per load, near $2.35 - $2.75 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, agricultural products and retail distribution.
- Distance
- 320 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $752 - $880
- Rate per mile
- $2.35 - $2.75
- Transit time
- 1 day
- Deadhead risk
- 10-15%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and stay fairly steady given the region's defense and agricultural freight base. See our dispatch fee structure.
Boise to Ogden
Boise to Ogden is a 320-mile, roughly 5-hour run south on I-84, ending near Hill Air Force Base, Utah's largest single-site employer with nearly 27,000 personnel and a $12.76 billion annual economic impact. Hill's Ogden Air Logistics Complex is in the middle of a $2.3 billion, five-year modernization of F-35 and F-22 sustainment work. Ogden is also a historic Union Pacific rail hub, the meeting point of the transcontinental railroad, at the junction of I-15 and I-84.
Origin
Boise, ID
Destination
Ogden, UT
Distance
320 miles
Transit Time
1 day
Average Rate
$752 - $880
Rate per Mile
$2.35 - $2.75
320-mile lane, roughly 5 hours on I-84
Hill Air Force Base is Utah's largest single-site employer, with a $12.76 billion annual economic impact
Ogden sits at the historic meeting point of the transcontinental railroad
Boise to Ogden: route facts a driver should know
Hill Air Force Base is Utah's largest single-site employer
Hill Air Force Base, adjacent to Ogden, is Utah's largest single-site employer, with roughly 14,787 federal civilian employees plus thousands of active-duty and reservist personnel, generating billions in annual economic impact.
Source: Hill Air Force Base, official economic impact coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Micron's $200 billion expansion adds a second Boise fab
Micron Technology, headquartered in Boise, announced a $200 billion US semiconductor manufacturing and R&D expansion that includes a second Boise memory fab, projected to create 17,000-plus jobs across its two Idaho fabs.
Source: BoiseDev, Micron second Boise fab announcement. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Boise to Ogden?
About $316.16 this week. The lane is 320 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 49 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
- 320 mi
- Diesel needed
- 49 gal
- Price used
- $6.42/gal
- Fuel cost
- $316.16
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, agricultural products and retail distribution fill the trailers heading south.
- Consumer Goods
- Agricultural Products
- Retail Distribution
What makes the Boise to Ogden lane difficult?
Defense and aerospace freight can come with strict security or handling requirements
Defense and aerospace freight can come with strict security or handling requirements.
I-84 through southern Idaho and into Utah can see winter ice
I-84 through southern Idaho and into Utah can see winter ice.
The length still needs a realistic HOS plan
Understanding and preparing for this challenge helps optimize your operations and maximize profitability on this lane.
What freight moves on the Boise to Ogden lane?
What travels between Boise and Ogden, and why defense freight matters so much.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Agricultural Products
- •Retail Distribution
Secondary Commodities
- •Aerospace components (Hill AFB)
- •Defense equipment
- •Agricultural products
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Aerospace components (steady)
- •Defense equipment (steady)
- •Agricultural products (harvest season)
When is the Boise to Ogden lane busiest?
Steady defense-sector freight keeps this lane consistent through the year.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
Little seasonal dip; steady defense and aerospace freight keeps this lane consistent year-round.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
A modest rise in consumer and retail freight around the holidays, on top of a steady defense-freight base.
Produce Season?
A modest factor tied to regional agricultural harvest timing.
- •Steady defense/aerospace freight year-round
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •F-35/F-22 modernization program activity
Hurricane Risk?
None. Winter weather through southern Idaho is the real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round, without a major seasonal swing to plan around.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Boise to Ogden lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need special handling.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
2-3 days out is typical for this lane.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical aerospace or defense equipment freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a tight window during winter weather without a contingency.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Boise to Ogden
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This is a long haul at 355 miles, so plan for a solid one-day trip.
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Defense-contract freight is worth asking about given Hill AFB's massive local footprint as Utah's largest single-site employer.
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Semiconductor and industrial freight out of Boise is another option here.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Boise to Ogden lane?
Hill AFB's steady defense-sector freight keeps backhaul options realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the northbound load:
- •Ogden
- •Pocatello
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 10-15%
With Hill AFB's scale and ongoing F-35/F-22 modernization work, this lane has more backhaul stability than most agricultural-only routes.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Ogden's aerospace/defense freight is a steady, non-seasonal backhaul base.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Ogden's Hill AFB base gives you real backhaul options.
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Boise's record industrial construction pipeline keeps westbound loads flowing too.
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Give yourself real recovery time after this long run before your next dispatch.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Boise to Ogden lane?
Three notes before this run south.
Confirm any special handling or security requirements before hauling Hill AFB-linked freight.
Check I-84 winter conditions through southern Idaho.
Plan your route timing around a full day's drive.
Hill AFB is Utah's single largest employer. Worth building a relationship with defense contractors on this end.
Boise to Ogden Lane FAQs
Answers on driving time, Hill Air Force Base, and Ogden's rail history.
The lane data shows about $752 - $880 per load, or $2.35 - $2.75 a mile, across 320 miles.
Hill Air Force Base is Utah's largest single-site employer, with nearly 27,000 personnel and a $12.76 billion annual economic impact, and its Ogden Air Logistics Complex is running a $2.3 billion, five-year F-35 and F-22 modernization program.
Yes, historically the meeting point of the transcontinental railroad, and still home to one of the largest Union Pacific rail hubs in the western US.
About 5 hours for the 320 miles, a manageable one-day run.
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Local resources
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