# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Wisconsin (WI)

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

> In Wisconsin, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.84/mi (cargo van) to $1.91/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.30/gallon and a 32.9¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Wisconsin

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.84 | $0.18 | $199 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.09 | $0.21 | $318 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.51 | $0.33 | $301 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.91 | $0.49 | $369 | $1.75–$2.45 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Wisconsin 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 | +$0.48 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.09 | +$0.10 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.51 | +$1.58 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.91 | +$1.44 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.91 | +$2.42 |

## Wisconsin operating context

Wisconsin's manufacturing economy (paper, dairy, machinery) generates consistent outbound freight. Winter conditions from November through April increase operating costs, and seasonal weight restrictions during spring thaw may limit loads.

## Wisconsin cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In Wisconsin, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.84/mi for a cargo van to $1.91/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.30/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 Wisconsin?**

A cargo van costs about $0.84 per mile to operate in Wisconsin in 2026 — roughly $0.18/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $199/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 Wisconsin?**

A sprinter costs about $1.09 per mile to operate in Wisconsin in 2026 — roughly $0.21/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $318/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 Wisconsin?**

A box truck costs about $1.51 per mile to operate in Wisconsin in 2026 — roughly $0.33/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $301/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 Wisconsin?**

A semi costs about $1.91 per mile to operate in Wisconsin in 2026 — roughly $0.49/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $369/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

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

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?**

Wisconsin charges 32.9¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — near the national average. That is built into the $3.30/gallon pump price used in these Wisconsin cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in Michigan](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/michigan)
- [Cost per mile in Minnesota](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/minnesota)
- [Cost per mile in Iowa](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/iowa)
- [Cost per mile in Illinois](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/illinois)