Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Rock Island, IL to San Jose, CA step deck rate
$7,956step deck
+3.6% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.01
- Distance
- 1,986 mi
- Typical range
- $6,683–$9,229
- Transit
- 5 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Rock Island to San Jose price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.6%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $5,953
- Fuel
- $2,003
- All-in estimate
- $7,956
Return trip
San Jose → Rock Island$8,680This direction runs 8% below the return trip. Leaving IL prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Rock Island to San Jose by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $6,096 | $3.07 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,261 | $3.66 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,312 | $3.68 | |
| Step deck | $7,956 | $4.01 | |
| Power only | $5,417 | $2.73 | |
| Hotshot | $4,090 | $2.06 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,996 | $2.01 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,438 | $1.23 |
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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 Rock Island
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,181 | $6.04 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,601 | $4.03 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,639 | $9.16 |
| Houston, TX | $4,693 | $4.67 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $7,014 | $4.59 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,600 | $5.83 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,079 | $4.57 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,500 | $4.04 |
More lanes into San Jose
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,547 | $3.17 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,505 | $7.16 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,569 | $3.96 |
| Houston, TX | $5,948 | $3.15 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,244 | $3.15 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,316 | $2.82 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,443 | $3.19 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,006 | $6.26 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Rock Island, IL to San Jose, CA?
A Step deck from Rock Island, IL to San Jose, CA is estimated at $7,956 all-in in October 2026, or $4.01 a mile over about 1,986 mi. Quotes typically land between $6,683 and $9,229.
How far is Rock Island, IL from San Jose, CA by truck?
About 1,986 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 5 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $2,003 of the $7,956 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $5,953 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Jose, CA to Rock Island, IL?
The reverse direction is estimated at $8,680, which makes Rock Island, IL to San Jose, CA 8% 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 →