Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Philadelphia, PA to Corpus Christi, TX step deck rate
$5,533step deck
+3.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.09
- Distance
- 1,788 mi
- Typical range
- $4,648–$6,418
- Transit
- 4 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Philadelphia to Corpus Christi price history
- 3 months
- +8.4%
- 1 year
- +18.4%
- 5 years
- +24.6%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $3,730
- Fuel
- $1,803
- All-in estimate
- $5,533
Return trip
Corpus Christi → Philadelphia$7,239This direction runs 24% below the return trip. Leaving PA prices below the national average and arriving in TX prices below it.
Philadelphia to Corpus Christi by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $4,232 | $2.37 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $5,041 | $2.82 | |
| 48' flatbed | $5,083 | $2.84 | |
| Step deck | $5,533 | $3.09 | |
| Power only | $3,756 | $2.10 | |
| Hotshot | $2,835 | $1.59 | |
| 26' box truck | $2,772 | $1.55 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,693 | $0.95 |
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More lanes from Philadelphia
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,342 | $14.74 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,021 | $2.83 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,741 | $3.48 |
| Houston, TX | $4,995 | $3.15 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,775 | $3.17 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,512 | $3.10 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,919 | $2.84 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,854 | $3.17 |
More lanes into Corpus Christi
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,499 | $3.46 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,452 | $4.75 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,795 | $4.42 |
| Houston, TX | $1,429 | $6.84 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,317 | $2.89 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,319 | $7.76 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,029 | $4.81 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,999 | $4.85 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Philadelphia, PA to Corpus Christi, TX?
A Step deck from Philadelphia, PA to Corpus Christi, TX is estimated at $5,533 all-in in October 2026, or $3.09 a mile over about 1,788 mi. Quotes typically land between $4,648 and $6,418.
How far is Philadelphia, PA from Corpus Christi, TX by truck?
About 1,788 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 4 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $1,803 of the $5,533 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $3,730 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Corpus Christi, TX to Philadelphia, PA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $7,239, which makes Philadelphia, PA to Corpus Christi, TX 24% 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 →