Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Jefferson City, MO to San Diego, CA step deck rate
$6,431step deck
+3.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.76
- Distance
- 1,712 mi
- Typical range
- $5,402–$7,460
- Transit
- 4 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Jefferson City to San Diego price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $4,705
- Fuel
- $1,726
- All-in estimate
- $6,431
Return trip
San Diego → Jefferson City$7,713This direction runs 17% below the return trip. Leaving MO prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Jefferson City to San Diego by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $4,915 | $2.87 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $5,855 | $3.42 | |
| 48' flatbed | $5,908 | $3.45 | |
| Step deck | $6,431 | $3.76 | |
| Power only | $4,359 | $2.55 | |
| Hotshot | $3,291 | $1.92 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,218 | $1.88 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,966 | $1.15 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from Jefferson City
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,243 | $5.40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,575 | $3.74 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,157 | $5.59 |
| Houston, TX | $3,464 | $4.63 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,892 | $4.30 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,629 | $5.21 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,824 | $4.46 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,842 | $5.08 |
More lanes into San Diego
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,128 | $3.19 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,660 | $12.67 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,123 | $3.99 |
| Houston, TX | $4,976 | $3.25 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,439 | $4.11 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $7,919 | $2.84 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,413 | $3.33 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,601 | $3.30 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Jefferson City, MO to San Diego, CA?
A Step deck from Jefferson City, MO to San Diego, CA is estimated at $6,431 all-in in October 2026, or $3.76 a mile over about 1,712 mi. Quotes typically land between $5,402 and $7,460.
How far is Jefferson City, MO from San Diego, CA by truck?
About 1,712 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 4 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $1,726 of the $6,431 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $4,705 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Diego, CA to Jefferson City, MO?
The reverse direction is estimated at $7,713, which makes Jefferson City, MO to San Diego, CA 17% cheaper. 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 →