Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Indianapolis, IN to Buffalo, NY power only rate
$2,340power only
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.56
- Distance
- 513 mi
- Typical range
- $2,036–$2,644
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Indianapolis to Buffalo price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,868
- Fuel
- $472
- All-in estimate
- $2,340
Return trip
Buffalo → Indianapolis$1,539This direction runs 52% above the return trip. Leaving IN prices above the national average and arriving in NY prices above it.
Indianapolis to Buffalo by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,700 | $5.26 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $3,222 | $6.28 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,338 | $6.51 | |
| Step deck | $3,653 | $7.12 | |
| Power only | $2,340 | $4.56 | |
| Hotshot | $1,764 | $3.44 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,746 | $3.40 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,080 | $2.11 |
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More lanes from Indianapolis
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,131 | $4.10 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,586 | $2.61 |
| Chicago, IL | $975 | $5.05 |
| Houston, TX | $3,045 | $2.98 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,174 | $2.93 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,756 | $4.00 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,430 | $2.91 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,489 | $2.61 |
More lanes into Buffalo
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,571 | $4.49 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,292 | $3.96 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,512 | $4.67 |
| Houston, TX | $4,473 | $2.95 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,164 | $2.30 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,339 | $4.10 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,908 | $2.91 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,186 | $3.96 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Indianapolis, IN to Buffalo, NY?
A Power only from Indianapolis, IN to Buffalo, NY is estimated at $2,340 all-in in October 2026, or $4.56 a mile over about 513 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,036 and $2,644.
How far is Indianapolis, IN from Buffalo, NY by truck?
About 513 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 $472 of the $2,340 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,868 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Buffalo, NY to Indianapolis, IN?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,539, which makes Indianapolis, IN to Buffalo, NY 52% 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 →