Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Philadelphia, PA to Cedar Rapids, IA power only rate
$2,276power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.21
- Distance
- 1,029 mi
- Typical range
- $1,981–$2,572
- Transit
- 2 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids price history
- 3 months
- +13.9%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.4%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,330
- Fuel
- $946
- All-in estimate
- $2,276
Return trip
Cedar Rapids → Philadelphia$3,598This direction runs 37% below the return trip. Leaving PA prices below the national average and arriving in IA prices below it.
Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,587 | $2.51 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $3,083 | $3.00 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,140 | $3.05 | |
| Step deck | $3,424 | $3.33 | |
| Power only | $2,276 | $2.21 | |
| Hotshot | $1,718 | $1.67 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,687 | $1.64 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,035 | $1.01 |
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More lanes from Philadelphia
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $769 | $8.45 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,510 | $1.95 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,799 | $2.29 |
| Houston, TX | $3,377 | $2.13 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,323 | $2.17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,741 | $2.10 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,438 | $1.95 |
| Dallas, TX | $3,278 | $2.14 |
More lanes into Cedar Rapids
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,688 | $2.47 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,602 | $3.07 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,157 | $4.76 |
| Houston, TX | $2,400 | $2.35 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,674 | $1.81 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,577 | $2.31 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,534 | $3.07 |
| Dallas, TX | $2,006 | $2.46 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Philadelphia, PA to Cedar Rapids, IA?
A Power only from Philadelphia, PA to Cedar Rapids, IA is estimated at $2,276 all-in in October 2026, or $2.21 a mile over about 1,029 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,981 and $2,572.
How far is Philadelphia, PA from Cedar Rapids, IA by truck?
About 1,029 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 $946 of the $2,276 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,330 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Cedar Rapids, IA to Philadelphia, PA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,598, which makes Philadelphia, PA to Cedar Rapids, IA 37% 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 →