Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
San Jose, CA to Fort Dodge, IA power only rate
$5,455power only
+5.8% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.08
- Distance
- 1,772 mi
- Typical range
- $4,746–$6,164
- Transit
- 4 days
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
San Jose to Fort Dodge price history
- 3 months
- +14.1%
- 1 year
- +25.2%
- 5 years
- +32.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $3,826
- Fuel
- $1,629
- All-in estimate
- $5,455
Return trip
Fort Dodge → San Jose$4,486This direction runs 22% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in IA prices below it.
San Jose to Fort Dodge by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $6,147 | $3.47 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,322 | $4.13 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,385 | $4.17 | |
| Step deck | $8,038 | $4.54 | |
| Power only | $5,455 | $3.08 | |
| Hotshot | $4,118 | $2.32 | |
| 26' box truck | $4,026 | $2.27 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,459 | $1.39 |
Live market check
Get live dry van quotes on this lane
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 San Jose
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $11,777 | $3.91 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,565 | $4.47 |
| Chicago, IL | $6,380 | $2.95 |
| Houston, TX | $5,940 | $3.14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,813 | $3.95 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $10,986 | $3.73 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,418 | $3.18 |
| San Diego, CA | $1,918 | $4.00 |
More lanes into Fort Dodge
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,994 | $2.41 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,234 | $3.09 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,534 | $3.87 |
| Houston, TX | $2,435 | $2.34 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,484 | $1.83 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,554 | $2.16 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,552 | $2.32 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,182 | $3.10 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from San Jose, CA to Fort Dodge, IA?
A Power only from San Jose, CA to Fort Dodge, IA is estimated at $5,455 all-in in October 2026, or $3.08 a mile over about 1,772 mi. Quotes typically land between $4,746 and $6,164.
How far is San Jose, CA from Fort Dodge, IA by truck?
About 1,772 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 $1,629 of the $5,455 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $3,826 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Fort Dodge, IA to San Jose, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $4,486, which makes San Jose, CA to Fort Dodge, IA 22% more expensive. 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 →