Freight rate calculator
Two places and a truck type. You get the all-in estimate, the per-mile rate, the fuel share and how every other truck would price the same lane.
- 01Type a city or a ZIP code for each end.
- 02Pick the truck. Switch types to compare instantly.
- 03Open the lane's history, or request a firm quote.
Calculator questions
How is a freight rate calculated?
A truckload price is mostly a fixed cost per load (pickup, delivery, waiting) plus a cost per mile, adjusted for how tight trucks are where the load starts and ends, and for fuel. The calculator applies that structure, fitted to published lane prices, to the road distance between your two places.
How accurate is the estimate?
It is a market estimate for a standard full load, not a quote. Real quotes usually land inside the typical range shown. Expect more for hazmat, team service, tarping, multiple stops, tight appointment windows or pickup within a day.
What is the average freight rate per mile right now?
In October 2026 the national averages at a 750-mile haul are dry van $3.49, reefer $4.16, flatbed $4.27 per mile, all-in.
Does the estimate include fuel?
Yes. Every figure is all-in: linehaul plus fuel at the current national diesel price. The breakdown shows each part.
Can I book a truck here?
No. Lane Cost prices lanes and collects quote requests; it does not book freight. Request a quote and you will get a firm price for your load.