Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Cincinnati, OH to Memphis, TN power only rate
$1,879power only
+5.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.88
- Distance
- 484 mi
- Typical range
- $1,635–$2,124
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Cincinnati to Memphis price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +24.8%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,434
- Fuel
- $445
- All-in estimate
- $1,879
Return trip
Memphis → Cincinnati$1,507This direction runs 25% above the return trip. Leaving OH prices above the national average and arriving in TN prices below it.
Cincinnati to Memphis by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,171 | $4.49 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,591 | $5.35 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,690 | $5.56 | |
| Step deck | $2,944 | $6.08 | |
| Power only | $1,879 | $3.88 | |
| Hotshot | $1,417 | $2.93 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,403 | $2.90 | |
| Sprinter van | $869 | $1.79 |
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More lanes from Cincinnati
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,802 | $4.17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,743 | $2.56 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,194 | $4.05 |
| Houston, TX | $3,081 | $2.92 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,347 | $2.88 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,432 | $4.10 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,497 | $2.85 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,641 | $2.56 |
More lanes into Memphis
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,118 | $2.77 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,579 | $3.45 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,214 | $3.90 |
| Houston, TX | $1,737 | $3.04 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,047 | $2.04 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,591 | $2.50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,119 | $2.83 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,382 | $3.47 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Cincinnati, OH to Memphis, TN?
A Power only from Cincinnati, OH to Memphis, TN is estimated at $1,879 all-in in October 2026, or $3.88 a mile over about 484 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,635 and $2,124.
How far is Cincinnati, OH from Memphis, TN by truck?
About 484 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 1 day of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $445 of the $1,879 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,434 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Memphis, TN to Cincinnati, OH?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,507, which makes Cincinnati, OH to Memphis, TN 25% 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 →