Kansas City offers 20–35% lower fulfillment costs than coastal metros — the smart choice for growing DTC brands. 85M consumers within 2-day ground. Free AI matching in 60 seconds.
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Geographic center of the contiguous US (technically)
Largest rail hub outside Chicago — 6 Class 1 railroads
I-70 (east-west) meets I-35 (north-south NAFTA corridor)
Foreign Trade Zone designation
KC is the geographic heart of the US and the 2nd largest US rail hub (after Chicago). Brands can reach both coasts in 2 days while maintaining lower Midwest costs.
Edwardsville, KS (near the port and rail yards) is the industrial hub. Lenexa and Olathe in Johnson County, KS offer newer facilities. Grandview, MO (south) has established DCs.
Storage at $0.33–$0.55/sq ft/month. Fulfillment at $1.70–$2.90 per order. Excellent value for national distribution reach.
Yes — the Kansas City SmartPort and intermodal facilities connect rail from both coasts to truck distribution. It's one of the most comprehensive inland port systems in the US.
Yes — KC's position in the agricultural heartland means strong cold chain, grain, and food processing logistics capabilities.
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