Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Portland, OR step deck rate
$7,395step deck
+3.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.21
- Distance
- 2,304 mi
- Typical range
- $6,212–$8,578
- Transit
- 5 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Louisville/Jefferson County to Portland price history
- 3 months
- +8.8%
- 1 year
- +18.9%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $5,072
- Fuel
- $2,323
- All-in estimate
- $7,395
Return trip
Portland → Louisville/Jefferson County$10,675This direction runs 31% below the return trip. Leaving KY prices above the national average and arriving in OR prices below it.
Louisville/Jefferson County to Portland by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $5,680 | $2.47 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $6,765 | $2.94 | |
| 48' flatbed | $6,799 | $2.95 | |
| Step deck | $7,395 | $3.21 | |
| Power only | $5,055 | $2.19 | |
| Hotshot | $3,817 | $1.66 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,726 | $1.62 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,272 | $0.99 |
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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 Louisville/Jefferson County
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $4,052 | $5.30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,023 | $3.23 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,746 | $5.37 |
| Houston, TX | $3,665 | $3.87 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,516 | $3.66 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3,558 | $5.22 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,176 | $3.72 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,887 | $3.24 |
More lanes into Portland
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,180 | $3.19 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,920 | $5.04 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,238 | $3.99 |
| Houston, TX | $6,685 | $3.09 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,275 | $2.78 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,037 | $2.83 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,313 | $3.12 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,375 | $4.91 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Portland, OR?
A Step deck from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Portland, OR is estimated at $7,395 all-in in October 2026, or $3.21 a mile over about 2,304 mi. Quotes typically land between $6,212 and $8,578.
How far is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY from Portland, OR by truck?
About 2,304 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 $2,323 of the $7,395 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $5,072 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Portland, OR to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The reverse direction is estimated at $10,675, which makes Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Portland, OR 31% 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 →