Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Youngsville, LA to Austin, TX step deck rate
$2,007step deck
+3.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $4.94
- Distance
- 406 mi
- Typical range
- $1,686–$2,328
- Transit
- 1 day
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Youngsville to Austin price history
- 3 months
- +8.6%
- 1 year
- +18.5%
- 5 years
- +25.1%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $1,598
- Fuel
- $409
- All-in estimate
- $2,007
Return trip
Austin → Youngsville$2,185This direction runs 8% below the return trip. Leaving LA prices below the national average and arriving in TX prices below it.
Youngsville to Austin by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $1,470 | $3.62 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $1,755 | $4.32 | |
| 48' flatbed | $1,831 | $4.51 | |
| Step deck | $2,007 | $4.94 | |
| Power only | $1,266 | $3.12 | |
| Hotshot | $954 | $2.35 | |
| 26' box truck | $948 | $2.33 | |
| Sprinter van | $588 | $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 Youngsville
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,541 | $4.44 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5,907 | $3.20 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,514 | $3.52 |
| Houston, TX | $1,537 | $6.38 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5,211 | $3.68 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,903 | $4.27 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,175 | $4.68 |
| San Diego, CA | $5,659 | $3.22 |
More lanes into Austin
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $6,221 | $3.49 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $7,001 | $4.81 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,215 | $4.54 |
| Houston, TX | $1,325 | $7.70 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,039 | $2.96 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5,289 | $3.12 |
| San Antonio, TX | $1,086 | $12.48 |
| San Diego, CA | $6,621 | $4.87 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Youngsville, LA to Austin, TX?
A Step deck from Youngsville, LA to Austin, TX is estimated at $2,007 all-in in October 2026, or $4.94 a mile over about 406 mi. Quotes typically land between $1,686 and $2,328.
How far is Youngsville, LA from Austin, TX by truck?
About 406 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 $409 of the $2,007 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $1,598 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Austin, TX to Youngsville, LA?
The reverse direction is estimated at $2,185, which makes Youngsville, LA to Austin, TX 8% 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 →