Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Columbus, IN to Philadelphia, PA power only rate
$2,729power only
+5.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.01
- Distance
- 680 mi
- Typical range
- $2,374–$3,083
- Transit
- 2 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Columbus to Philadelphia price history
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,104
- Fuel
- $625
- All-in estimate
- $2,729
Return trip
Philadelphia → Columbus$1,675This direction runs 63% above the return trip. Leaving IN prices above the national average and arriving in PA prices above it.
Columbus to Philadelphia by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $3,127 | $4.60 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $3,729 | $5.48 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,835 | $5.64 | |
| Step deck | $4,190 | $6.16 | |
| Power only | $2,729 | $4.01 | |
| Hotshot | $2,058 | $3.03 | |
| 26' box truck | $2,029 | $2.98 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,251 | $1.84 |
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More lanes from Columbus
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,115 | $4.11 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,617 | $2.61 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,086 | $4.51 |
| Houston, TX | $2,982 | $2.99 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,195 | $2.93 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,382 | $2.92 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,513 | $2.61 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,711 | $3.06 |
More lanes into Philadelphia
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $824 | $9.05 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,588 | $3.74 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,168 | $4.03 |
| Houston, TX | $4,419 | $2.79 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,328 | $2.17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,894 | $2.75 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,449 | $3.74 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,289 | $2.80 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Columbus, IN to Philadelphia, PA?
A Power only from Columbus, IN to Philadelphia, PA is estimated at $2,729 all-in in October 2026, or $4.01 a mile over about 680 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,374 and $3,083.
How far is Columbus, IN from Philadelphia, PA by truck?
About 680 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 $625 of the $2,729 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,104 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, IN?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,675, which makes Columbus, IN to Philadelphia, PA 63% 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 →