Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
La Crosse, WI to Los Angeles, CA step deck rate
$7,329step deck
+3.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.88
- Distance
- 1,889 mi
- Typical range
- $6,157–$8,502
- Transit
- 5 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
La Crosse to Los Angeles price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +25.2%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $5,424
- Fuel
- $1,905
- All-in estimate
- $7,329
Return trip
Los Angeles → La Crosse$8,712This direction runs 16% below the return trip. Leaving WI prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
La Crosse to Los Angeles by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $5,611 | $2.97 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $6,684 | $3.54 | |
| 48' flatbed | $6,735 | $3.57 | |
| Step deck | $7,329 | $3.88 | |
| Power only | $4,983 | $2.64 | |
| Hotshot | $3,762 | $1.99 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,677 | $1.95 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,244 | $1.19 |
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More lanes from La Crosse
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,166 | $5.75 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,867 | $6.99 |
| Houston, TX | $5,111 | $4.35 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,877 | $4.40 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,653 | $5.53 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,413 | $4.29 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,279 | $3.88 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,384 | $4.54 |
More lanes into Los Angeles
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,238 | $3.18 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,224 | $3.99 |
| Houston, TX | $5,234 | $3.22 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,617 | $3.76 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,021 | $2.83 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,685 | $3.29 |
| San Diego, CA | $1,660 | $12.67 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,818 | $3.27 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from La Crosse, WI to Los Angeles, CA?
A Step deck from La Crosse, WI to Los Angeles, CA is estimated at $7,329 all-in in October 2026, or $3.88 a mile over about 1,889 mi. Quotes typically land between $6,157 and $8,502.
How far is La Crosse, WI from Los Angeles, CA by truck?
About 1,889 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 5 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $1,905 of the $7,329 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $5,424 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Los Angeles, CA to La Crosse, WI?
The reverse direction is estimated at $8,712, which makes La Crosse, WI to Los Angeles, CA 16% 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 →