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449-mile freight corridor via I-25 S through Colorado Springs, over Raton Pass into New Mexico, through Santa Fe to Albuquerque. 1 day (6-7 hours) transit. Challenging difficulty.
Distance
449 mi
Transit Time
1 day (6-7 hours)
Difficulty
Toll Cost
$0
| Equipment | Rate/Mile | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.30 | $1,032.7 |
| Reefer | $2.75 | $1,234.75 |
| Flatbed | $2.95 | $1,324.55 |
Rates are approximate averages and vary by season, demand, and broker. Always verify current spot rates on DAT or Truckstop.
Recommended Route
I-25 S through Colorado Springs, over Raton Pass into New Mexico, through Santa Fe to Albuquerque
Fuel Stops
2 recommended
Tolls
$0
Common Freight Types
Limited Backhaul Availability
Average backhaul rate: $1.65/mi
Common return cargo: Chile peppers, electronics from Intel/Samsung fabs, mining materials
Denver, CO
Origin
Colorado Springs, CO
Pueblo, CO
Trinidad, CO
Raton, NM
Las Vegas, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Albuquerque, NM
Destination
Chile harvest season August-October drives reefer demand from Hatch, NM area. Winter on Raton Pass (7,834 ft) is treacherous with chain requirements. Denver-area construction booms April-October increase flatbed demand northbound.
Raton Pass (7,834 ft) is the highest point on I-25. Chain requirements are common November-April. The grade is sustained at 7% for several miles.
The stretch from Trinidad to Raton is remote with limited cell service and no services for 40+ miles.
Albuquerque backhaul market is weak. Plan reloads toward El Paso or Lubbock for better options.
Colorado Springs to Pueblo is a speed trap zone. CSPD and Pueblo County enforce aggressively.
Fuel is cheaper in New Mexico than Colorado. Wait to fill up after crossing Raton Pass if your tank allows.