Lane · VAN · Oct 2026
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Seattle, WA freight rate
$5,662dry van
+5.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.46
- Distance
- 2,299 mi
- Typical range
- $5,039–$6,285
- Transit
- 5 days
Dry van · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Louisville/Jefferson County to Seattle price history
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +33.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $3,548
- Fuel
- $2,114
- All-in estimate
- $5,662
Return trip
Seattle → Louisville/Jefferson County$7,631This direction runs 26% below the return trip. Leaving KY prices above the national average and arriving in WA prices below it.
Louisville/Jefferson County to Seattle by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $5,662 | $2.46 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $6,744 | $2.93 | |
| 48' flatbed | $6,778 | $2.95 | |
| Step deck | $7,372 | $3.21 | |
| Power only | $5,039 | $2.19 | |
| Hotshot | $3,805 | $1.66 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,714 | $1.62 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,265 | $0.99 |
Live market check
Get live dry van quotes on this lane
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 | $3,035 | $3.97 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,389 | $2.48 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,268 | $3.90 |
| Houston, TX | $2,763 | $2.91 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,983 | $2.80 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,655 | $3.89 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,162 | $2.82 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,283 | $2.49 |
More lanes into Seattle
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,972 | $2.45 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,186 | $3.69 |
| Chicago, IL | $6,246 | $3.06 |
| Houston, TX | $5,265 | $2.36 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,703 | $2.07 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $6,112 | $2.18 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,005 | $2.38 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,529 | $3.63 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Seattle, WA?
A 53' dry van from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Seattle, WA is estimated at $5,662 all-in in October 2026, or $2.46 a mile over about 2,299 mi. Quotes typically land between $5,039 and $6,285.
How far is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY from Seattle, WA by truck?
About 2,299 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 $2,114 of the $5,662 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $3,548 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Seattle, WA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The reverse direction is estimated at $7,631, which makes Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Seattle, WA 26% 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 →