# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Washington (WA)

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

> In Washington, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.44/mi (cargo van) to $1.32/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.90/gallon and a 49.4¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Washington

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.44 | $0.19 | $264 | $0.33–$0.62 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $0.60 | $0.22 | $422 | $0.48–$0.88 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $0.95 | $0.43 | $397 | $0.80–$1.40 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.32 | $0.56 | $486 | $1.15–$1.85 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Washington 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) | $0.44 | +$0.87 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $0.60 | +$0.60 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $0.95 | +$2.15 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.32 | +$2.03 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.32 | +$3.00 |

## Washington operating context

Washington's high fuel tax (49.4¢/gal) and Puget Sound traffic congestion can increase per-mile costs. The state has no income tax, benefiting owner-operator take-home. Seattle-Tacoma port freight drives strong drayage demand.

## Washington cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In Washington, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.44/mi for a cargo van to $1.32/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.90/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 Washington?**

A cargo van costs about $0.44 per mile to operate in Washington in 2026 — roughly $0.19/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $264/month. That sits within the national cargo van benchmark of $0.33–$0.62/mi.

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

A sprinter costs about $0.60 per mile to operate in Washington in 2026 — roughly $0.22/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $422/month. That sits within the national sprinter benchmark of $0.48–$0.88/mi.

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

A box truck costs about $0.95 per mile to operate in Washington in 2026 — roughly $0.43/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $397/month. That sits within the national box truck benchmark of $0.80–$1.40/mi.

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

A semi costs about $1.32 per mile to operate in Washington in 2026 — roughly $0.56/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $486/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.15–$1.85/mi.

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

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Washington at about $0.44/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 Washington?**

Washington charges 49.4¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — one of the highest diesel tax rates in the country. That is built into the $3.90/gallon pump price used in these Washington cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in Idaho](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/idaho)
- [Cost per mile in Oregon](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/oregon)