# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Texas (TX)

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

> In Texas, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.83/mi (cargo van) to $1.89/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.10/gallon and a 20.0¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Texas

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.83 | $0.17 | $259 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.09 | $0.19 | $414 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.50 | $0.31 | $395 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.89 | $0.46 | $485 | $1.75–$2.45 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Texas 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) | $0.83 | +$0.48 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.09 | +$0.10 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.50 | +$1.59 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.89 | +$1.46 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.89 | +$2.44 |

**Texas network signals:**
- 15% of cargo van loads originate in Texas
- in-state cargo van loads average $1.74/mi
- 16% of sprinter loads originate in Texas
- in-state sprinter loads average $1.70/mi
- 9% of box truck loads originate in Texas
- in-state box truck loads average $4.21/mi
- 7% of dry van loads originate in Texas

## Texas operating context

Texas has no state income tax, which improves net take-home for owner-operators. The state's massive freight economy — driven by energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and cross-border trade — offers diverse lane options across I-35, I-10, and I-20.

## Texas cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In Texas, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.83/mi for a cargo van to $1.89/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 Texas?**

A cargo van costs about $0.83 per mile to operate in Texas in 2026 — roughly $0.17/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $259/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 Texas?**

A sprinter costs about $1.09 per mile to operate in Texas in 2026 — roughly $0.19/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $414/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 Texas?**

A box truck costs about $1.50 per mile to operate in Texas in 2026 — roughly $0.31/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $395/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 Texas?**

A semi costs about $1.89 per mile to operate in Texas in 2026 — roughly $0.46/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $485/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

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

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Texas at about $0.83/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 Texas?**

Texas 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 Texas cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in New Mexico](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/new-mexico)
- [Cost per mile in Oklahoma](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/oklahoma)
- [Cost per mile in Arkansas](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/arkansas)
- [Cost per mile in Louisiana](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/louisiana)