Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Worcester, MA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY step deck rate
$3,288step deck
+3.2% from last month
- Per mile
- $3.56
- Distance
- 923 mi
- Typical range
- $2,762–$3,814
- Transit
- 2 days
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Worcester to Louisville/Jefferson County price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $2,357
- Fuel
- $931
- All-in estimate
- $3,288
Return trip
Louisville/Jefferson County → Worcester$4,803This direction runs 32% below the return trip. Leaving MA prices below the national average and arriving in KY prices below it.
Worcester to Louisville/Jefferson County by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $2,477 | $2.68 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $2,953 | $3.20 | |
| 48' flatbed | $3,014 | $3.27 | |
| Step deck | $3,288 | $3.56 | |
| Power only | $2,175 | $2.36 | |
| Hotshot | $1,641 | $1.78 | |
| 26' box truck | $1,613 | $1.75 | |
| Sprinter van | $991 | $1.07 |
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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 Worcester
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $1,616 | $8.73 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $8,264 | $2.73 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,083 | $3.21 |
| Houston, TX | $5,523 | $2.99 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $8,115 | $3.05 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,823 | $6.63 |
| San Antonio, TX | $6,012 | $2.95 |
| San Diego, CA | $8,184 | $2.74 |
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 Worcester, MA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
A Step deck from Worcester, MA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is estimated at $3,288 all-in in October 2026, or $3.56 a mile over about 923 mi. Quotes typically land between $2,762 and $3,814.
How far is Worcester, MA from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY by truck?
About 923 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 $931 of the $3,288 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $2,357 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Louisville/Jefferson County, KY to Worcester, MA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $4,803, which makes Worcester, MA to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY 32% 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 →