Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Toledo, OH to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY step deck rate
$2,189step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $6.99
- Distance
- 313 mi
- Typical range
- $1,839–$2,539
- Transit
- 1 day
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Toledo to Louisville/Jefferson County price history
- 3 months
- +8.5%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +24.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,873
- Fuel
- $316
- All-in estimate
- $2,189
Return trip
Louisville/Jefferson County → Toledo$1,822This direction runs 20% above the return trip. Leaving OH prices above the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
Toledo to Louisville/Jefferson County by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,587 | $5.07 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,896 | $6.06 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,994 | $6.37 | |
| Step deck | $2,189 | $6.99 | |
| Power only | $1,357 | $4.34 | |
| Hotshot | $1,022 | $3.27 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,019 | $3.26 | |
| Sprinter van | $635 | $2.03 |
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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 Toledo
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,973 | $6.66 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,622 | $3.73 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,787 | $7.15 |
| Houston, TX | $5,268 | $4.24 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $8,181 | $4.21 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3,531 | $6.56 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,808 | $4.15 |
| San Diego, CA | $8,516 | $3.74 |
More lanes into Louisville/Jefferson County
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $3,319 | $4.34 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,318 | $4.75 |
| Chicago, IL | $2,351 | $7.23 |
| Houston, TX | $3,666 | $3.87 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,987 | $2.80 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,720 | $3.99 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,178 | $3.72 |
| San Diego, CA | $10,118 | $4.76 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Toledo, OH to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
A Step deck from Toledo, OH to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is estimated at $2,189 all-in in October 2026, or $6.99 a mile over about 313 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,839 and $2,539.
How far is Toledo, OH from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY by truck?
About 313 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 1 day of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $316 of the $2,189 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,873 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Toledo, OH?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,822, which makes Toledo, OH to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY 20% 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 →