Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Wichita, KS to Corpus Christi, TX step deck rate
$3,811step deck
+3.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.70
- Distance
- 810 mi
- Typical range
- $3,201–$4,421
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Wichita to Corpus Christi price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +25.0%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,994
- Fuel
- $817
- All-in estimate
- $3,811
Return trip
Corpus Christi → Wichita$3,125This direction runs 22% above the return trip. Leaving KS prices above the national average and arriving in TX prices below it.
Wichita to Corpus Christi by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,859 | $3.53 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $3,410 | $4.21 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,491 | $4.31 | |
| Step deck | $3,811 | $4.70 | |
| Power only | $2,505 | $3.09 | |
| Hotshot | $1,890 | $2.33 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,860 | $2.30 | |
| Sprinter van | $1,144 | $1.41 |
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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 Wichita
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $7,995 | $5.35 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,713 | $4.02 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,245 | $4.68 |
| Houston, TX | $3,289 | $5.00 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,878 | $4.73 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $7,284 | $5.13 |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,350 | $4.96 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,554 | $4.05 |
More lanes into Corpus Christi
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,499 | $3.46 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,452 | $4.75 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,795 | $4.42 |
| Houston, TX | $1,429 | $6.84 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,317 | $2.89 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,533 | $3.09 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,319 | $7.76 |
| San Diego, CA | $7,029 | $4.81 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Wichita, KS to Corpus Christi, TX?
A Step deck from Wichita, KS to Corpus Christi, TX is estimated at $3,811 all-in in October 2026, or $4.70 a mile over about 810 mi. Quotes typically land between $3,201 and $4,421.
How far is Wichita, KS from Corpus Christi, TX by truck?
About 810 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 2 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $817 of the $3,811 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,994 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Corpus Christi, TX to Wichita, KS?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,125, which makes Wichita, KS to Corpus Christi, TX 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 →