Sorghum (Milo) Hauling Rates in Michigan
Michigan has 189 grain elevators in the AgroPost directory. Estimate what it costs to haul sorghum (milo) from Michigan — per mile, per ton and per bushel — by truck, rail or barge. Real example routes from Michigan and distance-band rates are below; use the calculator for any specific origin → destination.
Orientation estimate from public USDA benchmark ranges (2026), not a quote. Barge applies to river corridors only. Rail assumes rail access at both ends.
Example sorghum (milo) routes from Michigan
From GRAND LEDGE, MI (a Michigan grain hub) to major US markets — real distances and the cheapest mode for a 100-ton (3,940 bu) load.
| To | Distance | Cheapest mode | $/bushel | $/ton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA — Gulf export | 934 mi | barge | $0.33–0.686 | $13–27 |
| Portland, OR — PNW export | 1,873 mi | rail | $1.969–3.366 | $77.5–132.5 |
| Chicago, IL | 160 mi | rail | $0.165–0.292 | $6.5–11.5 |
Sorghum (Milo) hauling rates by distance
Per metric ton and per bushel (56 lb/bu). Rail shows where a haul is long enough to be viable.
| Distance | Truck $/ton | Truck $/bu | Rail $/ton | Rail $/bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mi | $6.81–12.39 | $0.17–0.31 | — | — |
| 100 mi | $13.63–24.77 | $0.35–0.63 | — | — |
| 200 mi | $27.25–49.55 | $0.69–1.26 | $8.27–14.17 | $0.21–0.36 |
| 300 mi | $40.88–74.32 | $1.04–1.89 | $12.4–21.25 | $0.31–0.54 |
| 500 mi | $68.13–123.87 | $1.73–3.15 | $20.66–35.42 | $0.52–0.9 |
Orientation estimate, not a quote. Truck ≈ $0.11–$0.20/ton-mile, rail ≈ $0.035–$0.060/ton-mile.
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