Lane · SPRT · Oct 2026
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Francisco, CA sprinter rate
$2,346sprinter
+3.1% from last month
- Per mile
- $0.98
- Distance
- 2,387 mi
- Typical range
- $1,970–$2,721
- Transit
- 4 days
Sprinter · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Louisville/Jefferson County to San Francisco price history
- 3 months
- +7.7%
- 1 year
- +16.7%
- 5 years
- +24.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,413
- Fuel
- $933
- All-in estimate
- $2,346
Return trip
San Francisco → Louisville/Jefferson County$3,446This direction runs 32% below the return trip. Leaving KY prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Louisville/Jefferson County to San Francisco by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $5,864 | $2.46 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $6,984 | $2.93 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,016 | $2.94 | |
| Step deck | $7,631 | $3.20 | |
| Power only | $5,221 | $2.19 | |
| Hotshot | $3,942 | $1.65 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,848 | $1.61 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,346 | $0.98 |
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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 | $1,214 | $1.59 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,156 | $0.99 |
| Chicago, IL | $507 | $1.56 |
| Houston, TX | $1,105 | $1.17 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,993 | $1.12 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,062 | $1.56 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,265 | $1.13 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,113 | $0.99 |
More lanes into San Francisco
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,000 | $0.98 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $826 | $1.92 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,697 | $1.21 |
| Houston, TX | $1,893 | $0.96 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $730 | $0.91 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,614 | $0.87 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,736 | $0.97 |
| San Diego, CA | $984 | $1.75 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Francisco, CA?
A Sprinter van from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Francisco, CA is estimated at $2,346 all-in in October 2026, or $0.98 a mile over about 2,387 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,970 and $2,721.
How far is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY from San Francisco, CA by truck?
About 2,387 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 4 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $933 of the $2,346 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,413 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Francisco, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,446, which makes Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Francisco, CA 32% 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 →