# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Louisiana (LA)

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

> In Louisiana, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.84/mi (cargo van) to $1.90/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.10/gallon and a 20.0¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Louisiana

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.84 | $0.17 | $326 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.10 | $0.19 | $522 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.51 | $0.31 | $496 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.90 | $0.46 | $610 | $1.75–$2.45 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Louisiana 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) | $0.84 | +$0.47 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.10 | +$0.09 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.51 | +$1.58 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.90 | +$1.45 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.90 | +$2.43 |

## Louisiana operating context

Louisiana has the highest average commercial insurance rates in the country. The legal environment and high litigation rates drive premiums well above the national average, making insurance optimization essential for CPM control.

## Louisiana cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In Louisiana, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.84/mi for a cargo van to $1.90/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.10/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 Louisiana?**

A cargo van costs about $0.84 per mile to operate in Louisiana in 2026 — roughly $0.17/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $326/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 Louisiana?**

A sprinter costs about $1.10 per mile to operate in Louisiana in 2026 — roughly $0.19/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $522/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 Louisiana?**

A box truck costs about $1.51 per mile to operate in Louisiana in 2026 — roughly $0.31/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $496/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 Louisiana?**

A semi costs about $1.90 per mile to operate in Louisiana in 2026 — roughly $0.46/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $610/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

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

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Louisiana at about $0.84/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 Louisiana?**

Louisiana charges 20.0¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — among the lowest diesel tax rates in the country. That is built into the $3.10/gallon pump price used in these Louisiana cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in Texas](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/texas)
- [Cost per mile in Arkansas](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/arkansas)
- [Cost per mile in Mississippi](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/mississippi)