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Jacksonville, FL to Houston, TX Freight Lane
I-10 · 860 Miles

Jacksonville, FL → Houston, TX

$2.75-$3.15/mile
Distance
860 mi
Route
I-10
Backhaul
excellent
Freight Types
3

Route Details

Part of Corridor

I-10 Southern Corridor

I-10 · 2,460 total miles · east west

Origin State

Florida Trucking

Florida is the third-largest state for trucking, with major freight flowing through Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orla...

Destination State

Texas Trucking

Texas is the largest trucking state in America, with over 190,000 for-hire carriers and major freight hubs in Dallas, Ho...

Interstate Route

I-10

860 miles from Jacksonville, FL to Houston, TX

Freight on This Lane

The dominant freight categories moving between Jacksonville, FL and Houston, TX

Produce & Perishables

Produce and perishable freight accounts for roughly $48 billion in annual US trucking revenue, with over 3.1 million reefer loads moved each year. Cal...

+15-30% vs dry vanLearn more →

Retail & Consumer Goods

Retail freight is the backbone of dry van trucking, representing $190+ billion in annual US transportation spend across 12 million truckloads per year...

+0% (baseline) vs dry vanLearn more →

Manufacturing & Industrial

Manufacturing freight moves $165 billion in raw materials, components, and finished goods between 320,000+ US factories each year, generating 9.5 mill...

+5-15% vs dry vanLearn more →

Rate Breakdown

Low Season
$2.75
per mile
Peak Season
$3.15
per mile
Est. Gross (Low)
$2,365
per trip (860 mi)
Est. Gross (Peak)
$2,709
per trip (860 mi)

Seasonal Patterns

Rates peak November through March when Florida citrus and produce ship west. Reefer loads average 20-30% above dry van. Summer months see steady retail freight from Jacksonville port but rates soften 8-12%.

Backhaul Guide

Return load strategy for the Houston, TX to Jacksonville, FL direction

Backhaul Quality:
Excellent

Houston is one of the strongest backhaul markets in the country. Petrochemical loads, industrial materials, and energy equipment head east consistently. Expect $2.60-$3.00/mile eastbound on dry van with same-day reload availability.

Compatible Truck Types

Equipment types that run profitably on this lane

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Dispatcher Tip

Skip I-10 through New Orleans during Mardi Gras week — congestion adds 3-5 hours. Route via I-12 through Baton Rouge instead. Also, the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge (18 miles, no shoulders) gets shut down in high winds — check LADOTD before committing to transit timing.

Jacksonville, FL to Houston, TX FAQ

Common questions about this freight lane

What are the best loads from Jacksonville to Houston?+
Reefer loads carrying Florida produce (citrus, strawberries, tomatoes) pay the best at $3.00-$3.15/mile during peak season. Dry van loads from the Jacksonville port (consumer imports, auto parts) average $2.75-$2.95/mile year-round. Flatbed construction materials from North Florida mills pay $2.90-$3.10/mile.
How long does the Jacksonville to Houston drive take?+
The 860-mile I-10 route takes approximately 13-14 hours of drive time. With mandatory HOS breaks, plan for a 2-day transit. Key rest stops: Tallahassee (2.5 hrs), Mobile (5 hrs), and Lake Charles (10 hrs). Avoid fueling in Louisiana — taxes add $0.20/gallon above Texas prices.
Are there tolls on the Jacksonville to Houston route?+
Minimal tolls — only the small bridge tolls in Florida near Jacksonville ($2-$4). The rest of I-10 through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas is toll-free. Total toll cost: under $10 one way.

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