# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Connecticut (CT)

Source: https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/connecticut

> In Connecticut, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.86/mi (cargo van) to $1.98/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.70/gallon and a 43.2¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Connecticut

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.86 | $0.21 | $257 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.13 | $0.23 | $411 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.56 | $0.37 | $388 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.98 | $0.54 | $476 | $1.75–$2.45 |

## What loads pay vs. cost in Connecticut (2026-Q2)

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Connecticut operating cost. Rate figures are network-wide averages; per-state signals are noted below. Margins are gross, before your own pay.

| Equipment | Avg load rate | Per-load median (p25–p75) | Operating cost | Gross margin/mi |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cargo Van | $1.31 | $1.53 ($1.16–$2.25) | $0.86 | +$0.45 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.13 | +$0.07 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.56 | +$1.53 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.98 | +$1.37 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.98 | +$2.35 |

## Connecticut operating context

Connecticut's position between New York and Boston creates dense freight demand but also heavy congestion on I-95. High fuel taxes and toll costs on the Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways add to operating expenses.

## Connecticut cost-per-mile FAQs

**How much does it cost per mile to run a truck in Connecticut?**

In Connecticut, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.86/mi for a cargo van to $1.98/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.70/gallon and state-average commercial insurance. Your exact cost depends on utilization, financing, and how much you deadhead.

**What is the cost per mile for a cargo van in Connecticut?**

A cargo van costs about $0.86 per mile to operate in Connecticut in 2026 — roughly $0.21/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $257/month. That sits within the national cargo van benchmark of $0.72–$1.05/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a sprinter in Connecticut?**

A sprinter costs about $1.13 per mile to operate in Connecticut in 2026 — roughly $0.23/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $411/month. That sits within the national sprinter benchmark of $0.95–$1.35/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a box truck in Connecticut?**

A box truck costs about $1.56 per mile to operate in Connecticut in 2026 — roughly $0.37/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $388/month. That sits within the national box truck benchmark of $1.35–$1.90/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a semi in Connecticut?**

A semi costs about $1.98 per mile to operate in Connecticut in 2026 — roughly $0.54/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $476/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

**Which truck type is cheapest to operate in Connecticut?**

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Connecticut at about $0.86/mi, thanks to better fuel economy and lower insurance. Larger equipment earns more revenue per load but carries a higher cost per mile.

**What is the diesel fuel tax in Connecticut?**

Connecticut charges 43.2¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — one of the highest diesel tax rates in the country. That is built into the $3.70/gallon pump price used in these Connecticut cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in New York](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/new-york)
- [Cost per mile in Massachusetts](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/massachusetts)
- [Cost per mile in Rhode Island](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/rhode-island)