Lane · SPRT · Oct 2026
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Washington, DC sprinter rate
$980sprinter
+2.9% from last month
- Per mile
- $1.77
- Distance
- 554 mi
- Typical range
- $823–$1,137
- Transit
- 1 day
Sprinter · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Louisville/Jefferson County to Washington price history
- 3 months
- +7.9%
- 1 year
- +17.2%
- 5 years
- +24.7%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $764
- Fuel
- $216
- All-in estimate
- $980
Return trip
Washington → Louisville/Jefferson County$757This direction runs 30% above the return trip. Leaving KY prices above the national average and arriving in DC prices above it.
Louisville/Jefferson County to Washington by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,450 | $4.42 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,924 | $5.28 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,023 | $5.46 | |
| Step deck | $3,307 | $5.97 | |
| Power only | $2,128 | $3.84 | |
| Hotshot | $1,604 | $2.90 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,586 | $2.86 | |
| Sprinter van | $980 | $1.77 |
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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 Washington
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $609 | $2.54 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,893 | $1.80 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,424 | $2.02 |
| Houston, TX | $1,963 | $1.36 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,445 | $1.05 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $442 | $2.96 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,191 | $1.34 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,819 | $1.80 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Washington, DC?
A Sprinter van from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Washington, DC is estimated at $980 all-in in October 2026, or $1.77 a mile over about 554 mi. Quotes typically land between $823 and $1,137.
How far is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY from Washington, DC by truck?
About 554 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 $216 of the $980 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $764 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Washington, DC to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The reverse direction is estimated at $757, which makes Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Washington, DC 30% more expensive. 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 →