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Sprinter Cost Per Mile in Missouri
Know your true cost per mile before evaluating any load. CPM is the baseline metric for every carrier — if you don't know your cost, you can't know your profit.
Your Numbers
Equipment Type
State
Sprinter operations often sit in the middle ground: better revenue per mile than cargo vans, with moderate compliance and maintenance load.
Since many sprinter setups exceed 10,001 lbs GVWR, DOT authority and annual inspection readiness become part of your true operating cost profile.
Fixed Costs (Monthly)
Variable Costs
Operating Profile
Your Results
Cost per mile
$0.60/mi
Cost Breakdown
Target rate (incl. income goal)
$1.23/mi
Cost per day
$160.93/day
Monthly operating cost
$4,828
Monthly operating + income goal
$9,828
Fuel cost per mile
$0.31/mi
Fixed cost per mile
$0.16/mi
Sprinter Costs in Missouri
Diesel fuel in Missouri currently averages $4.97 per gallon, which includes a state fuel tax of 19.5¢ per gallon. This relatively low fuel tax helps keep your sprinter fuel cost per mile below the national average.
Average commercial sprinter insurance in Missouri runs approximately $403/month. This moderate premium is typical for the region and should be reviewed annually to ensure you're not overpaying.
Sprinter vans average 12–16 MPG depending on load and terrain. Their higher GVWR (10,000–14,000 lbs) compared to cargo vans means fuel cost per mile typically runs $0.30–$0.45, but cost per cubic foot of cargo can be very competitive.
Missouri's central location at the intersection of I-70, I-44, and I-55 makes it one of the top freight crossroads in the nation. Kansas City and St. Louis both rank in the top 15 for trucking freight volume.
Sprinter insurance runs roughly 60% higher than cargo van rates because of the higher GVWR and replacement cost. However, the ability to carry taller palletized freight and heavier loads can offset this premium through better per-load revenue.
Cost Per Mile by State
Select your state for local diesel prices, insurance rates, and region-specific cost data. Coverage includes 49 states.
Low Fuel Tax (under 22¢/gal)
Fuel cost per mile stays lean — your CPM is driven more by insurance and fixed overhead.
Mid Fuel Tax (22–35¢/gal)
Fuel tax is near the national average — focus on utilization and route efficiency.
High Fuel Tax (35–50¢/gal)
Above-average fuel tax makes fuel a larger share of CPM than in most states.
Very High Fuel Tax (over 50¢/gal)
Fuel tax alone can add $0.05–$0.10/mi — route planning and fuel stops matter most here.
These tools are provided for informational purposes and should not be treated as legal, tax, or financial advice.