Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Philadelphia, PA to Decatur, IL power only rate
$1,932power only
+5.7% from last month
- Per mile
- $2.24
- Distance
- 862 mi
- Typical range
- $1,681–$2,183
- Transit
- 2 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Philadelphia to Decatur price history
- 3 months
- +13.7%
- 1 year
- +25.1%
- 5 years
- +32.5%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,139
- Fuel
- $793
- All-in estimate
- $1,932
Return trip
Decatur → Philadelphia$3,402This direction runs 43% below the return trip. Leaving PA prices below the national average and arriving in IL prices below it.
Philadelphia to Decatur by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,202 | $2.56 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,626 | $3.05 | |
| 48' flatbed | $2,685 | $3.11 | |
| Step deck | $2,930 | $3.40 | |
| Power only | $1,932 | $2.24 | |
| Hotshot | $1,457 | $1.69 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,434 | $1.66 | |
| Sprinter van | $881 | $1.02 |
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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 Decatur
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,319 | $2.48 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,865 | $2.98 |
| Chicago, IL | $978 | $5.47 |
| Houston, TX | $2,171 | $2.34 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,792 | $1.75 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,425 | $2.28 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,761 | $2.98 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,879 | $2.43 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Philadelphia, PA to Decatur, IL?
A Power only from Philadelphia, PA to Decatur, IL is estimated at $1,932 all-in in October 2026, or $2.24 a mile over about 862 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,681 and $2,183.
How far is Philadelphia, PA from Decatur, IL by truck?
About 862 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 $793 of the $1,932 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,139 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Decatur, IL to Philadelphia, PA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,402, which makes Philadelphia, PA to Decatur, 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 →