Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Philadelphia, PA to Danville, IL step deck rate
$2,718step deck
+3.2% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.49
- Distance
- 778 mi
- Typical range
- $2,283–$3,153
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Philadelphia to Danville price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +24.7%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,933
- Fuel
- $785
- All-in estimate
- $2,718
Return trip
Danville → Philadelphia$4,787This direction runs 43% below the return trip. Leaving PA prices below the national average and arriving in IL prices below it.
Philadelphia to Danville by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,037 | $2.62 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,429 | $3.12 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,489 | $3.20 | |
| Step deck | $2,718 | $3.49 | |
| Power only | $1,783 | $2.29 | |
| Hotshot | $1,345 | $1.73 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,324 | $1.70 | |
| Sprinter van | $815 | $1.05 |
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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 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 Danville
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,262 | $3.84 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,935 | $4.35 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,499 | $10.86 |
| Houston, TX | $3,452 | $3.48 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,316 | $2.57 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,837 | $3.38 |
| San Diego, CA | $8,790 | $4.36 |
| Dallas, TX | $3,066 | $3.62 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Philadelphia, PA to Danville, IL?
A Step deck from Philadelphia, PA to Danville, IL is estimated at $2,718 all-in in October 2026, or $3.49 a mile over about 778 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,283 and $3,153.
How far is Philadelphia, PA from Danville, IL by truck?
About 778 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 $785 of the $2,718 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,933 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Danville, IL to Philadelphia, PA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $4,787, which makes Philadelphia, PA to Danville, IL 43% 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 →