Lane · PWR · Oct 2026
Winston-Salem, NC to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY power only rate
$1,207power only
+5.8% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.11
- Distance
- 388 mi
- Typical range
- $1,050–$1,364
- Transit
- 1 day
Power only · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Winston-Salem to Louisville/Jefferson County price history
- 3 months
- +14.0%
- 1 year
- +24.9%
- 5 years
- +32.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $850
- Fuel
- $357
- All-in estimate
- $1,207
Return trip
Louisville/Jefferson County → Winston-Salem$1,470This direction runs 18% below the return trip. Leaving NC prices below the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
Winston-Salem to Louisville/Jefferson County by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,403 | $3.62 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,675 | $4.32 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,750 | $4.51 | |
| Step deck | $1,918 | $4.94 | |
| Power only | $1,207 | $3.11 | |
| Hotshot | $909 | $2.34 | |
| 26' box truck | $903 | $2.33 | |
| Sprinter van | $561 | $1.45 |
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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 Winston-Salem
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,888 | $3.44 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,009 | $1.98 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,589 | $2.40 |
| Houston, TX | $2,591 | $2.25 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $4,716 | $2.21 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,586 | $3.46 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,979 | $2.19 |
| San Diego, CA | $4,908 | $1.98 |
More lanes into Louisville/Jefferson County
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2,175 | $2.85 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,043 | $3.24 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,462 | $4.50 |
| Houston, TX | $2,429 | $2.56 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,385 | $1.90 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,772 | $2.60 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,788 | $2.48 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,902 | $3.25 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Winston-Salem, NC to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
A Power only from Winston-Salem, NC to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is estimated at $1,207 all-in in October 2026, or $3.11 a mile over about 388 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,050 and $1,364.
How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY by truck?
About 388 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 $357 of the $1,207 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $850 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Winston-Salem, NC?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,470, which makes Winston-Salem, NC to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY 18% 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 →