Rates / Richmond to New Orleans
Updated October 29, 2026

What is the freight rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA?

Today the all-in dry van rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA is $2,622 and the flatbed rate is $3,171 for about 1117 miles.

Richmond to New Orleans rates by trailer type

TrailerAll-in rateRangePer mile
Dry Van$2,622$2,522 – $2,722$2.35
Flatbed$3,171$3,051 – $3,291$2.84
Reefer$3,090$2,973 – $3,207$2.77
Box Truck$2,318$2,230 – $2,406$2.07

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

What is the freight rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA?

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA is about $2,622 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $2,522 to $2,722. The lane runs roughly 1117 miles.

What is the dry van rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA?

The dry van rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA is $2,622 all-in ($2,522 to $2,722), or about $2.35 per mile, including fuel.

What is the flatbed rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA?

The flatbed rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA is $3,171 all-in ($3,051 to $3,291), or about $2.84 per mile, including fuel.

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Richmond to New Orleans freight rate FAQ

01What is the freight rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA?+

As of October 29, 2026, the all-in truckload freight rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA is about $2,622 for a dry van, with a typical market range of $2,522 to $2,722. The lane runs roughly 1117 miles.

02What is the dry van rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA?+

The dry van rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA is $2,622 all-in ($2,522 to $2,722), or about $2.35 per mile, including fuel.

03What is the flatbed rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA?+

The flatbed rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA is $3,171 all-in ($3,051 to $3,291), or about $2.84 per mile, including fuel.

04What is the reefer rate from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA?+

A refrigerated (reefer) load from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA runs about $3,090 all-in, with a range of $2,973 to $3,207.

05How much does a box truck cost from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA?+

A box truck from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA costs about $2,318 all-in, typically between $2,230 and $2,406.

06How many miles is it from Richmond to New Orleans by truck?+

The truck route from Richmond, VA to New Orleans, LA is approximately 1117 miles, which is usually about a 3-day transit for a solo driver.

07Does the Richmond to New Orleans 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 Richmond to New Orleans 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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