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Moving truck gas cost from Memphis, TN to Philadelphia, PA

The drive is about 1,014 miles. In a 15 to 17 ft rental truck getting around 9 MPG, fuel comes to roughly $476 at this week’s prices.

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$/ gallon

Average of Midwest and Central Atlantic prices from EIA for the week of October 19, 2026.

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MPG

Loaded rental trucks usually get 6 to 12 MPG. If the rental paperwork lists a figure for your truck, use that.

Fuel cost$476Likely $433 to $529

Compare

  • 10 to 12 ft truck$390save $87
  • 20 to 22 ft truck$536+$60
  • Towing a car$561+$84
  • Round trip$953+$476

1,014 miles at 9 MPG: 112.7 gallons, $0.47 a mile. The likely range allows for fuel economy 10% better or worse.

MemphisPhiladelphia

Routes from OSRM using© OpenStreetMap contributors data

Distance
1,014 miles
Driving days
3 at 450 mi a day
Behind the wheel
About 19 hours
Gas price used
$4.229 a gallon

Fuel cost by truck size

Based on 1,014 miles, a gas price of $4.229 and a diesel price of $6.430 a gallon. Towing a car on a trailer or dolly lowers fuel economy by about 15%.

TruckMPGGallonsFuel costTowing a car
Cargo van1663$268$315
10 to 12 ft truck1192$390$459
15 to 17 ft truck9113$476$561
20 to 22 ft truck8127$536$631
26 ft truck7145$613$721
26 ft truck (diesel)8127$815$959

The gap between the smallest and largest trucks on this route is about $345 in fuel alone, so it pays to rent only as much truck as you need.

Fuel prices at each end of the move

WhereGasDieselPrice basis
Memphis, TN$4.145$6.352Midwest average
Philadelphia, PA$4.312$6.508Central Atlantic average

Gas runs about $0.17 a gallon cheaper around Memphis, TN. Fill the tank before you leave Memphis and stretch it as far as you safely can.

Weekly retail averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for the week of October 19, 2026. Prices along the way will vary. EIA source

Planning the drive

A loaded box truck is slower than a car on hills and safest at moderate speeds, and most drivers find 450 miles a comfortable day. That makes Memphis, TN to Philadelphia, PA a 3-day drive, so budget for hotel nights and meals on top of fuel. The rental itself and any per-mile fees are charged separately from fuel.

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