Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
McKinney, TX to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY step deck rate
$3,328step deck
+3.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.00
- Distance
- 833 mi
- Typical range
- $2,796–$3,861
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
McKinney to Louisville/Jefferson County price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,488
- Fuel
- $840
- All-in estimate
- $3,328
Return trip
Louisville/Jefferson County → McKinney$3,327Both directions price about the same. Leaving TX prices below the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
McKinney to Louisville/Jefferson County by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,499 | $3.00 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,980 | $3.58 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,049 | $3.66 | |
| Step deck | $3,328 | $4.00 | |
| Power only | $2,191 | $2.63 | |
| Hotshot | $1,653 | $1.98 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,626 | $1.95 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,000 | $1.20 |
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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 McKinney
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,905 | $4.33 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,821 | $3.27 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,240 | $3.55 |
| Houston, TX | $1,662 | $5.69 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,044 | $3.85 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $6,275 | $4.16 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,771 | $5.35 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,612 | $3.30 |
More lanes into Louisville/Jefferson County
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,319 | $4.34 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,318 | $4.75 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,351 | $7.23 |
| Houston, TX | $3,666 | $3.87 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,987 | $2.80 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,720 | $3.99 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,178 | $3.72 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,118 | $4.76 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from McKinney, TX to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
A Step deck from McKinney, TX to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is estimated at $3,328 all-in in October 2026, or $4.00 a mile over about 833 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,796 and $3,861.
How far is McKinney, TX from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY by truck?
About 833 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 2 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $840 of the $3,328 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,488 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to McKinney, TX?
The two directions price within about 1% of each other on this lane.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →