Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Arlington Heights, IL to San Antonio, TX step deck rate
$5,550step deck
+3.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.47
- Distance
- 1,242 mi
- Typical range
- $4,662–$6,438
- Transit
- 3 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Arlington Heights to San Antonio price history
- 3 months
- +8.8%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $4,298
- Fuel
- $1,252
- All-in estimate
- $5,550
Return trip
San Antonio → Arlington Heights$4,123This direction runs 35% above the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in TX prices below it.
Arlington Heights to San Antonio by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $4,213 | $3.39 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $5,020 | $4.04 | |
| 48' flatbed | $5,093 | $4.10 | |
| Step deck | $5,550 | $4.47 | |
| Power only | $3,720 | $2.99 | |
| Hotshot | $2,807 | $2.26 | |
| 26' box truck | $2,752 | $2.22 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,685 | $1.36 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from Arlington Heights
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $5,443 | $6.28 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,175 | $3.99 |
| Houston, TX | $5,093 | $4.57 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,652 | $4.52 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $4,916 | $6.09 |
| San Diego, CA | $8,078 | $4.00 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,488 | $4.74 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $7,045 | $6.75 |
More lanes into San Antonio
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,469 | $3.46 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,881 | $4.83 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,529 | $4.47 |
| Houston, TX | $1,471 | $6.57 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,980 | $2.98 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,512 | $3.10 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,482 | $4.89 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,679 | $5.63 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Arlington Heights, IL to San Antonio, TX?
A Step deck from Arlington Heights, IL to San Antonio, TX is estimated at $5,550 all-in in October 2026, or $4.47 a mile over about 1,242 mi. Quotes typically land between $4,662 and $6,438.
How far is Arlington Heights, IL from San Antonio, TX by truck?
About 1,242 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 3 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $1,252 of the $5,550 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $4,298 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Antonio, TX to Arlington Heights, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $4,123, which makes Arlington Heights, IL to San Antonio, TX 35% more expensive. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →