Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Jose, CA power only rate
$5,083power only
+5.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.19
- Distance
- 2,318 mi
- Typical range
- $4,423–$5,744
- Transit
- 5 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Louisville/Jefferson County to San Jose price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.4%
- 5 years
- +32.7%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,952
- Fuel
- $2,131
- All-in estimate
- $5,083
Return trip
San Jose → Louisville/Jefferson County$7,469This 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 Jose by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $5,711 | $2.46 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $6,802 | $2.93 | |
| 48' flatbed | $6,835 | $2.95 | |
| Step deck | $7,435 | $3.21 | |
| Power only | $5,083 | $2.19 | |
| Hotshot | $3,838 | $1.66 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,747 | $1.62 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,284 | $0.99 |
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More lanes from Louisville/Jefferson County
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,656 | $3.48 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,794 | $2.21 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,086 | $3.34 |
| Houston, TX | $2,428 | $2.56 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,422 | $2.48 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,317 | $3.40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,787 | $2.48 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,698 | $2.21 |
More lanes into San Jose
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,566 | $2.18 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,565 | $4.47 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,848 | $2.70 |
| Houston, TX | $4,044 | $2.14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,465 | $2.06 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,717 | $1.94 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,689 | $2.16 |
| San Diego, CA | $1,918 | $4.00 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Jose, CA?
A Power only from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Jose, CA is estimated at $5,083 all-in in October 2026, or $2.19 a mile over about 2,318 mi. Quotes typically land between $4,423 and $5,744.
How far is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY from San Jose, CA by truck?
About 2,318 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 $2,131 of the $5,083 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,952 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Jose, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The reverse direction is estimated at $7,469, which makes Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Jose, 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 →