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380-mile freight corridor via I-57 S through the Illinois farm belt, connecting to I-55 near Sikeston, MO. 1 day (5-6 hours) transit. Easy difficulty.
Distance
380 mi
Transit Time
1 day (5-6 hours)
Difficulty
Toll Cost
$0-5
| Equipment | Rate/Mile | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.15 | $817 |
| Reefer | $2.60 | $988 |
| Flatbed | $2.80 | $1,064 |
Rates are approximate averages and vary by season, demand, and broker. Always verify current spot rates on DAT or Truckstop.
Recommended Route
I-57 S through the Illinois farm belt, connecting to I-55 near Sikeston, MO
Fuel Stops
2 recommended
Tolls
$0-5
Common Freight Types
Good Backhaul Availability
Average backhaul rate: $1.85/mi
Common return cargo: Grain, soybeans, corn, agricultural products from central Illinois farms
Chicago, IL
Origin
Kankakee, IL
Champaign, IL
Effingham, IL
Marion, IL
Cairo, IL
Sikeston, MO
Destination
Grain harvest September-November is peak season with premium rates. Spring planting March-May drives equipment and seed loads. Flooding near the Ohio/Mississippi confluence at Cairo can close routes periodically. Winter ice storms affect the entire corridor.
I-57 is the spine of Illinois agriculture. During harvest, expect slow-moving farm equipment on feeder roads near exits.
Effingham is the crossroads of I-57 and I-70 -- excellent reload opportunities heading east or west.
Champaign-Urbana (University of Illinois) generates consistent freight including lab equipment and agricultural research materials.
The southern Illinois stretch near Marion/Carbondale has limited services. Plan fuel stops accordingly.
Cairo, IL at the southern tip is a ghost town but a strategic junction. Most loads connect to I-55 or cross into Kentucky/Missouri.