Rates / Detroit to Los Angeles
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is $5,425 and the flatbed rate is $6,561 for about 2474 miles.

Detroit to Los Angeles rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$5,425$5,251 – $5,599$2.19
Flatbed$6,561$6,351 – $6,771$2.65
Reefer$6,393$6,188 – $6,598$2.58
Box Truck$4,795$4,642 – $4,948$1.94

All-in rates include line haul and fuel. Estimates from the Logistics Market rate model, recalibrated daily.

What is the freight rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is about $5,425 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $5,251 to $5,599. The lane runs roughly 2474 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?

The dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is $5,425 all-in ($5,251 to $5,599), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?

The flatbed rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is $6,561 all-in ($6,351 to $6,771), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

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Detroit to Los Angeles freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is about $5,425 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $5,251 to $5,599. The lane runs roughly 2474 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?+

The dry van rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is $5,425 all-in ($5,251 to $5,599), or about $2.19 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?+

The flatbed rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is $6,561 all-in ($6,351 to $6,771), or about $2.65 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA runs about $6,393 all-in, with a range of $6,188 to $6,598.

05How much does a box truck cost from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA?+

A box truck from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA costs about $4,795 all-in, typically between $4,642 and $4,948.

06How many miles is it from Detroit to Los Angeles by truck?+

The truck route from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 2474 miles, which is usually about a 5-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Detroit to Los Angeles rate include fuel?+

Yes. Every rate on this page is an all-in number that includes line haul and fuel surcharge. Accessorials such as detention, lumper, or tarping are extra.

08How often is the Detroit to Los Angeles freight rate updated?+

Daily. Logistics Market recalibrates its rate model every morning from publicly available market data and diesel prices, and this page updates automatically. Last updated October 29, 2026.

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