Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Wichita, KS to St. Petersburg, FL step deck rate
$7,952step deck
+3.4% from last month
- Per mile
- $6.16
- Distance
- 1,290 mi
- Typical range
- $6,680–$9,224
- Transit
- 3 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Wichita to St. Petersburg price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $6,651
- Fuel
- $1,301
- All-in estimate
- $7,952
Return trip
St. Petersburg → Wichita$3,611This direction runs 120% above the return trip. Leaving KS prices above the national average and arriving in FL prices above it.
Wichita to St. Petersburg by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $6,041 | $4.68 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $7,199 | $5.58 | |
| 48' flatbed | $7,298 | $5.66 | |
| Step deck | $7,952 | $6.16 | |
| Power only | $5,337 | $4.14 | |
| Hotshot | $4,028 | $3.12 | |
| 26' box truck | $3,947 | $3.06 | |
| Sprinter van | $2,416 | $1.87 |
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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 St. Petersburg
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,531 | $5.43 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $16,508 | $6.50 |
| Chicago, IL | $7,837 | $6.56 |
| Houston, TX | $5,011 | $5.42 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $8,050 | $3.81 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,475 | $4.89 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,908 | $5.16 |
| San Diego, CA | $15,990 | $6.52 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Wichita, KS to St. Petersburg, FL?
A Step deck from Wichita, KS to St. Petersburg, FL is estimated at $7,952 all-in in October 2026, or $6.16 a mile over about 1,290 mi. Quotes typically land between $6,680 and $9,224.
How far is Wichita, KS from St. Petersburg, FL by truck?
About 1,290 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 3 days of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $1,301 of the $7,952 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $6,651 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from St. Petersburg, FL to Wichita, KS?
The reverse direction is estimated at $3,611, which makes Wichita, KS to St. Petersburg, FL 120% 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 →