Lane · SPRT · Oct 2026
Lexington-Fayette, KY to Buffalo, NY sprinter rate
$931sprinter
+2.9% from last month
- Per mile
- $1.77
- Distance
- 526 mi
- Typical range
- $782–$1,080
- Transit
- 1 day
Sprinter · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Lexington-Fayette to Buffalo price history
- 3 months
- +7.9%
- 1 year
- +17.3%
- 5 years
- +24.6%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $725
- Fuel
- $206
- All-in estimate
- $931
Return trip
Buffalo → Lexington-Fayette$762This direction runs 22% above the return trip. Leaving KY prices above the national average and arriving in NY prices above it.
Lexington-Fayette to Buffalo by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,327 | $4.42 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,776 | $5.28 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,875 | $5.47 | |
| Step deck | $3,145 | $5.98 | |
| Power only | $2,018 | $3.84 | |
| Hotshot | $1,521 | $2.89 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,505 | $2.86 | |
| Sprinter van | $931 | $1.77 |
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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 Lexington-Fayette
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,133 | $1.63 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,224 | $0.99 |
| Chicago, IL | $546 | $1.48 |
| Houston, TX | $1,152 | $1.15 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,068 | $1.11 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $983 | $1.61 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,318 | $1.12 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,181 | $0.99 |
More lanes into Buffalo
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $732 | $2.09 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,620 | $1.78 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,158 | $2.15 |
| Houston, TX | $2,020 | $1.33 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,321 | $1.04 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $626 | $1.91 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,214 | $1.31 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,573 | $1.78 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Buffalo, NY?
A Sprinter van from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Buffalo, NY is estimated at $931 all-in in October 2026, or $1.77 a mile over about 526 mi. Quotes typically land between $782 and $1,080.
How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Buffalo, NY by truck?
About 526 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 $206 of the $931 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $725 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Buffalo, NY to Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The reverse direction is estimated at $762, which makes Lexington-Fayette, KY to Buffalo, NY 22% 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 →