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Freight Cost per Mile Calculator
Calculate all-in freight cost per mile from linehaul, fuel surcharge, tolls, accessorials, and shipment distance.
- Free to use
- Runs in your browser
- Level B · Industry formula
- Last reviewed 2026-08-16
Calculator guide
What this calculator helps you solve
Calculate all-in freight cost per mile from linehaul, fuel surcharge, tolls, accessorials, and shipment distance.
Inputs explained
- Linehaul charge ($) — enter the value that applies to your operation or scenario.
- Fuel surcharge ($) — enter the value that applies to your operation or scenario.
- Tolls/permits ($) — enter the value that applies to your operation or scenario.
- Accessorial charges ($) — enter the value that applies to your operation or scenario.
- Loaded miles — enter the value that applies to your operation or scenario.
Formula and methodology
Worked example
A shipment with $1,850 linehaul, $420 fuel, $85 tolls, and $150 accessorials over 900 loaded miles costs about $2.78 per mile.
How to interpret the result
Use all-in cost per mile to compare lanes, carriers, routing scenarios, and changes in fuel or accessorial exposure.
What to keep in mind
- Decide whether to include empty/repositioning miles depending on whether you are measuring carrier operating cost or shipment procurement cost.
Review approach
This calculator uses deterministic arithmetic and performs the calculation locally in your browser. Its value comes from combining multiple operational inputs into a decision-oriented result rather than returning a one-line conversion.
Review standard: Level B · Industry formula. How calculator reviews work.
Frequently asked questions
What decision can this calculator support?
Use all-in cost per mile to compare lanes, carriers, routing scenarios, and changes in fuel or accessorial exposure.
How is the result calculated?
Cost per Mile = (Linehaul + Fuel + Tolls + Accessorials) ÷ Loaded Miles.
Are the assumptions universal?
No. Operational, regulatory, technical, and industry assumptions vary. Use values that apply to your situation and verify professional or regulatory requirements where relevant.
Does CalculateMeasure store the values I enter?
The calculation runs in your browser and does not require sending the entered calculator values to a server to produce the result.