Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Lexington-Fayette, KY to Fort Wayne, IN power only rate
$981power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.89
- Distance
- 252 mi
- Typical range
- $853–$1,108
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Lexington-Fayette to Fort Wayne price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +25.0%
- 5 years
- +32.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $749
- Fuel
- $232
- All-in estimate
- $981
Return trip
Fort Wayne → Lexington-Fayette$1,221This direction runs 20% below the return trip. Leaving KY prices above the national average and arriving in IN prices below it.
Lexington-Fayette to Fort Wayne by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,154 | $4.58 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,379 | $5.47 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,461 | $5.80 | |
| Step deck | $1,605 | $6.37 | |
| Power only | $981 | $3.89 | |
| Hotshot | $738 | $2.93 | |
| 26' box truck | $738 | $2.93 | |
| Sprinter van | $462 | $1.83 |
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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 | $2,473 | $3.55 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,948 | $2.20 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,172 | $3.18 |
| Houston, TX | $2,533 | $2.54 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,590 | $2.47 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,139 | $3.50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,907 | $2.46 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,850 | $2.20 |
More lanes into Fort Wayne
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,909 | $2.76 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6,778 | $3.07 |
| Chicago, IL | $988 | $5.92 |
| Houston, TX | $2,684 | $2.35 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,305 | $1.79 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,575 | $2.52 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,986 | $2.30 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,683 | $3.07 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Fort Wayne, IN?
A Power only from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Fort Wayne, IN is estimated at $981 all-in in October 2026, or $3.89 a mile over about 252 mi. Quotes typically land between $853 and $1,108.
How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Fort Wayne, IN by truck?
About 252 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 $232 of the $981 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $749 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Fort Wayne, IN to Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,221, which makes Lexington-Fayette, KY to Fort Wayne, IN 20% 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 →