Lane · REEF · Oct 2026
San Jose, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY reefer rate
$9,994reefer
−0.2% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.31
- Distance
- 2,318 mi
- Typical range
- $8,694–$11,293
- Transit
- 5 days
Reefer · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
San Jose to Louisville/Jefferson County price history
- 3 months
- +1.9%
- 1 year
- +36.0%
- 5 years
- +3.6%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $7,618
- Fuel
- $2,376
- All-in estimate
- $9,994
Return trip
Louisville/Jefferson County → San Jose$6,802This direction runs 47% above the return trip. Leaving CA prices above the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
San Jose to Louisville/Jefferson County by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $8,391 | $3.62 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $9,994 | $4.31 | |
| 48' flatbed | $10,043 | $4.33 | |
| Step deck | $10,924 | $4.71 | |
| Power only | $7,469 | $3.22 | |
| Hotshot | $5,639 | $2.43 | |
| 26' box truck | $5,505 | $2.37 | |
| Sprinter van | $3,356 | $1.45 |
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More lanes from San Jose
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $15,718 | $5.22 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,179 | $6.23 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,544 | $3.95 |
| Houston, TX | $7,967 | $4.22 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,840 | $5.39 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $14,666 | $4.98 |
| San Antonio, TX | $7,277 | $4.27 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,645 | $5.51 |
More lanes into Louisville/Jefferson County
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,965 | $3.88 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9,431 | $4.34 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,040 | $6.28 |
| Houston, TX | $3,294 | $3.48 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,543 | $2.55 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,422 | $3.55 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,770 | $3.36 |
| San Diego, CA | $9,245 | $4.35 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from San Jose, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
A 53' refrigerated from San Jose, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is estimated at $9,994 all-in in October 2026, or $4.31 a mile over about 2,318 mi. Quotes typically land between $8,694 and $11,293.
How far is San Jose, CA from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY by truck?
About 2,318 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 $2,376 of the $9,994 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $7,618 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to San Jose, CA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $6,802, which makes San Jose, CA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY 47% 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 →