Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Milwaukee, WI to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY power only rate
$1,659power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.91
- Distance
- 424 mi
- Typical range
- $1,443–$1,874
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Milwaukee to Louisville/Jefferson County price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +33.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,269
- Fuel
- $390
- All-in estimate
- $1,659
Return trip
Louisville/Jefferson County → Milwaukee$1,342This direction runs 24% above the return trip. Leaving WI prices above the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
Milwaukee to Louisville/Jefferson County by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,923 | $4.54 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,296 | $5.41 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,392 | $5.64 | |
| Step deck | $2,621 | $6.18 | |
| Power only | $1,659 | $3.91 | |
| Hotshot | $1,250 | $2.95 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,240 | $2.93 | |
| Sprinter van | $769 | $1.81 |
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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 Milwaukee
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,475 | $3.98 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,393 | $2.61 |
| Chicago, IL | $761 | $7.53 |
| Houston, TX | $3,442 | $2.90 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,053 | $2.94 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3,150 | $3.84 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,734 | $2.86 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,339 | $2.62 |
More lanes into Louisville/Jefferson County
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,175 | $2.85 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,043 | $3.24 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,462 | $4.50 |
| Houston, TX | $2,429 | $2.56 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,385 | $1.90 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,772 | $2.60 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,788 | $2.48 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,902 | $3.25 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Milwaukee, WI to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
A Power only from Milwaukee, WI to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is estimated at $1,659 all-in in October 2026, or $3.91 a mile over about 424 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,443 and $1,874.
How far is Milwaukee, WI from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY by truck?
About 424 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 $390 of the $1,659 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,269 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Milwaukee, WI?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,342, which makes Milwaukee, WI to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY 24% 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 →