Lane · VAN · Oct 2026
Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA dry van rate
$4,373dry van
+5.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.59
- Distance
- 952 mi
- Typical range
- $3,892–$4,855
- Transit
- 2 days
Dry van · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Indianapolis to Boston price history
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- 1 year
- +24.8%
- 5 years
- +32.7%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $3,498
- Fuel
- $875
- All-in estimate
- $4,373
Return trip
Boston → Indianapolis$2,404This direction runs 82% above the return trip. Leaving IN prices above the national average and arriving in MA prices above it.
Indianapolis to Boston by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $4,373 | $4.59 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $5,214 | $5.48 | |
| 48' flatbed | $5,318 | $5.59 | |
| Step deck | $5,802 | $6.09 | |
| Power only | $3,844 | $4.04 | |
| Hotshot | $2,900 | $3.05 | |
| 26' box truck | $2,849 | $2.99 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,749 | $1.84 |
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More lanes from Indianapolis
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,578 | $4.69 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,281 | $2.93 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,156 | $5.99 |
| Houston, TX | $3,460 | $3.39 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,831 | $3.31 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3,157 | $4.58 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,888 | $3.30 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,174 | $2.94 |
More lanes into Boston
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,498 | $6.66 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $13,867 | $4.52 |
| Chicago, IL | $4,753 | $4.72 |
| Houston, TX | $6,311 | $3.33 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,097 | $2.62 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,582 | $5.01 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,869 | $3.30 |
| San Diego, CA | $13,738 | $4.52 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA?
A 53' dry van from Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA is estimated at $4,373 all-in in October 2026, or $4.59 a mile over about 952 mi. Quotes typically land between $3,892 and $4,855.
How far is Indianapolis, IN from Boston, MA by truck?
About 952 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 $875 of the $4,373 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $3,498 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Boston, MA to Indianapolis, IN?
The reverse direction is estimated at $2,404, which makes Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA 82% more expensive. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
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