Billings to Cheyenne Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY (445 miles). Connects Billings to Wyoming's energy freight base via I-90/I-25.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Billings to Cheyenne?
Billings to Cheyenne is a 445-mile lane paying about $1,046 - $1,246 per load, near $2.35 - $2.80 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, rail/intermodal-connected freight and agricultural/rail-connected freight.
- Distance
- 445 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $1,046 - $1,224
- Rate per mile
- $2.35 - $2.75
- Transit time
- 1 day
- Deadhead risk
- 20-25%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for this Northern Rockies-to-Wyoming corridor. See our dispatch fee structure.
Billings to Cheyenne
Billings to Cheyenne is a 445-mile, multi-hour run south, connecting Montana's biggest freight hub to Wyoming's I-25/I-80 freight crossroads. Cheyenne's Swan Ranch Industrial Park, the largest logistics hub in the Rocky Mountain region, sits at the junction of I-25 and I-80, the nation's highest-volume transcontinental truck corridor.
Origin
Billings, MT
Destination
Cheyenne, WY
Distance
445 miles
Transit Time
1 day
Average Rate
$1,046 - $1,224
Rate per Mile
$2.35 - $2.75
445-mile lane, a multi-hour run south
Cheyenne's Swan Ranch Industrial Park is the largest logistics hub in the Rocky Mountain region
Cheyenne sits at the I-25/I-80 junction, the nation's highest-volume transcontinental truck corridor
Billings to Cheyenne: route facts a driver should know
Cheyenne became Union Pacific's Mountain Division headquarters in 1867
Union Pacific designated Cheyenne its Mountain Division headquarters on July 4, 1867, and the city grew into a key helper-locomotive and repair-shop town for trains climbing Sherman Hill toward the Rockies.
Source: WyoHistory.org, Wyoming State Historical Society. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Billings runs three oil refineries
Yellowstone County is home to three oil refineries: Phillips 66 in Billings, Par Pacific in Lockwood, and CHS Inc. in nearby Laurel, making Billings a genuine fuel-freight hub.
Source: Wikipedia, Billings Refinery (Phillips 66). Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Billings to Cheyenne?
About $439.66 this week. The lane is 445 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 68 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
- 445 mi
- Diesel needed
- 68 gal
- Price used
- $6.42/gal
- Fuel cost
- $439.66
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, rail/intermodal-connected freight and agricultural/rail-connected freight fill the trailers heading south.
- Energy Equipment
- Agricultural Products
- Consumer Goods
What makes the Billings to Cheyenne lane difficult?
The length requires careful hours-of-service and fuel-stop planning
The length requires careful hours-of-service and fuel-stop planning.
Winter weather across Montana and Wyoming can significantly affect road conditions
Winter weather across Montana and Wyoming can significantly affect road conditions.
Sparse population along much of the route limits mid-lane reload options
Sparse population along much of the route limits mid-lane reload options.
What freight moves on the Billings to Cheyenne lane?
What travels between Billings and Cheyenne, and why Swan Ranch Industrial Park matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Energy Equipment
- •Agricultural Products
- •Consumer Goods
Secondary Commodities
- •Rail/intermodal-connected freight (Swan Ranch)
- •Agricultural/rail-connected freight (Billings)
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Rail/intermodal-connected freight (steady)
- •Agricultural/rail-connected freight (steady)
When is the Billings to Cheyenne lane busiest?
Steady rail/intermodal freight and retail timing both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady rail/intermodal-connected freight year-round
- •Summer freight demand
Hurricane Risk?
None. Winter weather across Montana and Wyoming is this corridor's 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 Billings to Cheyenne lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need extra planning.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
2-3 days out is typical for this haul.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical rail/intermodal-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a tight winter delivery without checking road conditions.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Billings to Cheyenne
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This is a long haul at 440 miles, so plan for a solid one-day trip.
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Rail-linked freight is worth asking about given Cheyenne's history as a Union Pacific hub town.
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Fuel and tanker freight out of Billings is another option here.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Billings to Cheyenne lane?
Cheyenne's dual-rail-served logistics hub makes a northbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Cheyenne, WY
- •Regional distribution hubs near Cheyenne
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 20-25%
With Swan Ranch dual-served by BNSF and Union Pacific right on I-80's busiest truck corridor, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Reliable regional freight via I-25.
- •Pre-book return freight on load boards before you arrive, so you don't sit empty
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Cheyenne's rail-town freight base gives you real backhaul options.
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Billings's three-refinery fuel economy keeps northbound 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 Billings to Cheyenne lane?
Three notes before this Rocky Mountain corridor run.
Plan your hours-of-service and fuel stops before this multi-hour run.
Check Montana and Wyoming winter road conditions closely before a late-fall through early-spring run.
This lane pairs well with a return load out of Cheyenne's Swan Ranch Industrial Park.
A long but straightforward run connecting two of Montana and Wyoming's key freight cities.
Billings to Cheyenne Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Cheyenne's logistics hub, and I-80's freight volume.
The lane data shows about $1,046 - $1,246 per load, or $2.35 - $2.80 a mile, across 445 miles.
It sits at the I-25/I-80 junction, the nation's highest-volume transcontinental truck corridor, and hosts Swan Ranch Industrial Park, the Rocky Mountain region's largest logistics hub.
It's a multi-hour run given the 445 miles.
Reasonably, given Swan Ranch's dual BNSF/Union Pacific rail service and I-80's high freight volume.
Other Montana freight lanes we dispatch
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- Billings to Fargo
- Billings to Casper
- Billings to Kalispell
- Billings to Sioux Falls
- Billings to Denver
Local resources
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