Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Indianapolis, IN to Kansas City, MO power only rate
$1,778power only
+5.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.34
- Distance
- 532 mi
- Typical range
- $1,547–$2,010
- Transit
- 2 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Indianapolis to Kansas City price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.6%
- 5 years
- +32.5%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,289
- Fuel
- $489
- All-in estimate
- $1,778
Return trip
Kansas City → Indianapolis$1,749This direction runs 2% above the return trip. Leaving IN prices above the national average and arriving in MO prices below it.
Indianapolis to Kansas City by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,050 | $3.85 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,446 | $4.60 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,532 | $4.76 | |
| Step deck | $2,770 | $5.21 | |
| Power only | $1,778 | $3.34 | |
| Hotshot | $1,341 | $2.52 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,326 | $2.49 | |
| Sprinter van | $820 | $1.54 |
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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 Kansas City
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,064 | $2.37 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,959 | $3.08 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,720 | $3.58 |
| Houston, TX | $1,882 | $2.46 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,265 | $1.83 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,592 | $2.12 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,011 | $2.42 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,851 | $3.09 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Indianapolis, IN to Kansas City, MO?
A Power only from Indianapolis, IN to Kansas City, MO is estimated at $1,778 all-in in October 2026, or $3.34 a mile over about 532 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,547 and $2,010.
How far is Indianapolis, IN from Kansas City, MO by truck?
About 532 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 $489 of the $1,778 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,289 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Kansas City, MO to Indianapolis, IN?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,749, which makes Indianapolis, IN to Kansas City, MO 2% 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 →