Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Lexington-Fayette, KY to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY step deck rate
$1,156step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $15.02
- Distance
- 77 mi
- Typical range
- $971–$1,341
- Transit
- 1 day
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Lexington-Fayette to Louisville/Jefferson County price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.8%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,078
- Fuel
- $78
- All-in estimate
- $1,156
Return trip
Louisville/Jefferson County → Lexington-Fayette$1,156Both directions price about the same. Leaving KY prices above the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
Lexington-Fayette to Louisville/Jefferson County by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $798 | $10.36 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $956 | $12.41 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,046 | $13.58 | |
| Step deck | $1,156 | $15.02 | |
| Power only | $657 | $8.53 | |
| Hotshot | $494 | $6.41 | |
| 26' box truck | $502 | $6.52 | |
| Sprinter van | $319 | $4.15 |
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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 Lexington-Fayette
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,793 | $5.45 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,242 | $3.22 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,869 | $5.07 |
| Houston, TX | $3,815 | $3.82 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,754 | $3.64 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3,304 | $5.40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,347 | $3.68 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,103 | $3.23 |
More lanes into Louisville/Jefferson County
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,319 | $4.34 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,318 | $4.75 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,351 | $7.23 |
| Houston, TX | $3,666 | $3.87 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,987 | $2.80 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,720 | $3.99 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,178 | $3.72 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,118 | $4.76 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
A Step deck from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is estimated at $1,156 all-in in October 2026, or $15.02 a mile over about 77 mi. Quotes typically land between $971 and $1,341.
How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY by truck?
About 77 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 $78 of the $1,156 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,078 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The two directions price within about 1% of each other on this lane.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →