By Haul Handbook editorial team· Updated Jul 19, 2026
The basics
How the programme actually works
The rules that decide which rate you pay, which return you file, and what you can use instead of a full registration. Each one is sourced.
Current rate table
Rendered straight from the rate store, so it updates atomically when the state publishes a change. Each cell links its official source.
| Weight bracket | Rate | Unit and calculation |
|---|---|---|
| 60,000 lbs and over (combined license weight) | $0.0285 | USD per mile |
Scroll sideways to see every column.
Estimate a period's liability with the weight-distance tax calculator, or compare the levying states on the national weight-distance table.
Kentucky mileage-tax calculator
Enter taxable miles for Kentucky and select your published weight bracket. The estimate uses the same cited rates as the table above. Your inputs stay in this browser; the worked estimates below use fictional trips.
Kentucky Weight Distance Tax (KYU)
Estimate only, not a returnLoading the calculator inputs…
Pick a state and weight bracket, then enter your taxable miles. The estimate appears here.
Worked mileage estimates
These fictional trips show the calculator math for the first published bracket: 60,000 lbs and over (combined license weight). Each estimate multiplies taxable miles by the cited bracket rate. Choose the bracket that applies to your vehicle in the calculator above. The agency return handles exemptions, credits and filing rules.
Where it fits in the Kentucky stack
The weight-distance account sits alongside IRP apportioned plates and the IFTA license; interstate carriers based in Kentucky typically hold all three. The full launch order is in start a trucking company in Kentucky.
When a filing period comes due, follow the Kentucky weight distance tax filing walkthrough.