Lane · VAN · Oct 2026
Charlotte, NC to East Lansing, MI freight rate
$1,906dry van
+5.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.90
- Distance
- 657 mi
- Typical range
- $1,697–$2,116
- Transit
- 2 days
Dry van · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Charlotte to East Lansing price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +25.0%
- 5 years
- +33.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,302
- Fuel
- $604
- All-in estimate
- $1,906
Return trip
East Lansing → Charlotte$2,879This direction runs 34% below the return trip. Leaving NC prices below the national average and arriving in MI prices below it.
Charlotte to East Lansing by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,906 | $2.90 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,274 | $3.46 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,340 | $3.56 | |
| Step deck | $2,557 | $3.89 | |
| Power only | $1,662 | $2.53 | |
| Hotshot | $1,254 | $1.91 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,237 | $1.88 | |
| Sprinter van | $762 | $1.16 |
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More lanes from Charlotte
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,386 | $3.80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,569 | $2.22 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,886 | $2.71 |
| Houston, TX | $2,811 | $2.57 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,234 | $2.49 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,038 | $3.80 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,248 | $2.49 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,448 | $2.23 |
More lanes into East Lansing
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,147 | $3.24 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,876 | $3.48 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,304 | $6.30 |
| Houston, TX | $3,368 | $2.64 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,888 | $2.04 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,804 | $2.94 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,687 | $2.60 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,788 | $3.48 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Charlotte, NC to East Lansing, MI?
A 53' dry van from Charlotte, NC to East Lansing, MI is estimated at $1,906 all-in in October 2026, or $2.90 a mile over about 657 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,697 and $2,116.
How far is Charlotte, NC from East Lansing, MI by truck?
About 657 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 2 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $604 of the $1,906 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,302 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from East Lansing, MI to Charlotte, NC?
The reverse direction is estimated at $2,879, which makes Charlotte, NC to East Lansing, MI 34% cheaper. 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 →