Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Laguna Hills, CA to Charlotte, NC step deck rate
$12,783step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.18
- Distance
- 2,469 mi
- Typical range
- $10,737–$14,828
- Transit
- 6 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Laguna Hills to Charlotte price history
- 3 months
- +8.8%
- 1 year
- +18.8%
- 5 years
- +25.1%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $10,293
- Fuel
- $2,490
- All-in estimate
- $12,783
Return trip
Charlotte → Laguna Hills$7,141This direction runs 79% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in NC prices above it.
Laguna Hills to Charlotte by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $9,828 | $3.98 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $11,705 | $4.74 | |
| 48' flatbed | $11,754 | $4.76 | |
| Step deck | $12,783 | $5.18 | |
| Power only | $8,753 | $3.55 | |
| Hotshot | $6,609 | $2.68 | |
| 26' box truck | $6,450 | $2.61 | |
| Sprinter van | $3,931 | $1.59 |
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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 Laguna Hills
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $16,414 | $5.72 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,386 | $23.10 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,874 | $4.36 |
| Houston, TX | $7,479 | $4.75 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,895 | $7.60 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $15,261 | $5.45 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,669 | $4.86 |
| San Diego, CA | $1,440 | $19.46 |
More lanes into Charlotte
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,199 | $5.10 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $12,963 | $5.17 |
| Chicago, IL | $4,143 | $5.96 |
| Houston, TX | $4,528 | $4.14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,364 | $3.03 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,565 | $4.78 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,211 | $4.00 |
| San Diego, CA | $12,686 | $5.18 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Laguna Hills, CA to Charlotte, NC?
A Step deck from Laguna Hills, CA to Charlotte, NC is estimated at $12,783 all-in in October 2026, or $5.18 a mile over about 2,469 mi. Quotes typically land between $10,737 and $14,828.
How far is Laguna Hills, CA from Charlotte, NC by truck?
About 2,469 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 6 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,490 of the $12,783 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $10,293 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Charlotte, NC to Laguna Hills, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $7,141, which makes Laguna Hills, CA to Charlotte, NC 79% 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 →