Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Minneapolis, MN to Fort Wayne, IN step deck rate
$3,049step deck
+3.5% from last month
- Per mile
- $5.28
- Distance
- 578 mi
- Typical range
- $2,561–$3,537
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Minneapolis to Fort Wayne price history
- 3 months
- +8.9%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +25.1%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,466
- Fuel
- $583
- All-in estimate
- $3,049
Return trip
Fort Wayne → Minneapolis$3,255This direction runs 6% below the return trip. Leaving MN prices above the national average and arriving in IN prices below it.
Minneapolis to Fort Wayne by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,263 | $3.92 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,700 | $4.67 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,788 | $4.82 | |
| Step deck | $3,049 | $5.28 | |
| Power only | $1,967 | $3.40 | |
| Hotshot | $1,483 | $2.57 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,466 | $2.54 | |
| Sprinter van | $905 | $1.57 |
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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 Minneapolis
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,845 | $5.68 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,137 | $3.95 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,392 | $5.74 |
| Houston, TX | $5,417 | $4.35 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,739 | $4.49 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $6,317 | $5.45 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,638 | $4.31 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,116 | $3.96 |
More lanes into Fort Wayne
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,929 | $4.24 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9,926 | $4.49 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,664 | $9.96 |
| Houston, TX | $4,019 | $3.51 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,865 | $2.64 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,430 | $3.88 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,448 | $3.43 |
| San Diego, CA | $9,791 | $4.50 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Minneapolis, MN to Fort Wayne, IN?
A Step deck from Minneapolis, MN to Fort Wayne, IN is estimated at $3,049 all-in in October 2026, or $5.28 a mile over about 578 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,561 and $3,537.
How far is Minneapolis, MN from Fort Wayne, IN by truck?
About 578 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 $583 of the $3,049 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,466 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Fort Wayne, IN to Minneapolis, MN?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,255, which makes Minneapolis, MN to Fort Wayne, IN 6% 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 →