Lane · REEF · Oct 2026
West Lafayette, IN to San Diego, CA reefer rate
$7,225reefer
0.0% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.51
- Distance
- 2,061 mi
- Typical range
- $6,286–$8,165
- Transit
- 4 days
Reefer · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
West Lafayette to San Diego price history
- 3 months
- +2.0%
- 1 year
- +36.1%
- 5 years
- +3.8%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $5,113
- Fuel
- $2,112
- All-in estimate
- $7,225
Return trip
San Diego → West Lafayette$8,523This direction runs 15% below the return trip. Leaving IN prices above the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
West Lafayette to San Diego by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $6,066 | $2.94 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,225 | $3.51 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,272 | $3.53 | |
| Step deck | $7,912 | $3.84 | |
| Power only | $5,393 | $2.62 | |
| Hotshot | $4,072 | $1.98 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,977 | $1.93 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,426 | $1.18 |
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More lanes from West Lafayette
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $4,438 | $5.52 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,341 | $3.50 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,168 | $9.49 |
| Houston, TX | $4,167 | $4.03 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6,816 | $3.95 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3,944 | $5.37 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,640 | $3.93 |
| Dallas, TX | $3,719 | $4.15 |
More lanes into San Diego
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $8,374 | $2.92 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,393 | $10.64 |
| Chicago, IL | $7,417 | $3.65 |
| Houston, TX | $4,520 | $2.95 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $1,252 | $3.58 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $7,263 | $2.60 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,998 | $3.02 |
| Dallas, TX | $4,172 | $2.99 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from West Lafayette, IN to San Diego, CA?
A 53' refrigerated from West Lafayette, IN to San Diego, CA is estimated at $7,225 all-in in October 2026, or $3.51 a mile over about 2,061 mi. Quotes typically land between $6,286 and $8,165.
How far is West Lafayette, IN from San Diego, CA by truck?
About 2,061 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 $2,112 of the $7,225 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $5,113 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from San Diego, CA to West Lafayette, IN?
The reverse direction is estimated at $8,523, which makes West Lafayette, IN to San Diego, CA 15% 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 →