Moving from Arkansas to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and New Orleans it is about 414 miles and about 8 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 205 to 564 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~414 miLittle Rock → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,863+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 3,011 people moved from Arkansas to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,213), and about 3,183 went the other way. Between Little Rock and New Orleans it is about 414 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,863 – $2,484 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,011 people a year (±1,213), against about 3,183 (±1,163) from Louisiana to Arkansas, so Louisiana loses about 172 people a year on this exchange. Arkansas is the 6th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Caddo Parish | 245 ±240 |
| Ashley County | Ouachita Parish | 126 ±164* |
| Lonoke County | Caddo Parish | 99 ±98 |
| Sevier County | Calcasieu Parish | 95 ±161* |
| Mississippi County | Ascension Parish | 82 ±133* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Little Rock to New Orleans, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arkansas and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to Louisiana
At about 414 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,863 – $2,484 for a two-bedroom home and $2,142 – $2,857 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,341 – $1,788; a freight trailer is $894 – $1,192.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,397 – $1,863 | $1,006 – $1,341 | $671 – $894 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,677 – $2,236 | $1,207 – $1,610 | $805 – $1,073 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,863 – $2,484 | $1,341 – $1,788 | $894 – $1,192 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,142 – $2,857 | $1,543 – $2,057 | $1,028 – $1,371 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,422 – $3,229 | $1,744 – $2,325 | $1,163 – $1,550 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,795 – $3,726 | $2,012 – $2,683 | $1,341 – $1,788 |
Transport only, for an estimated 414 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arkansas to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock to Shreveport | ~205 mi | 1–3 days | $923 – $1,230 | $1,061 – $1,414 |
| Fayetteville to Shreveport | ~287 mi | 1–3 days | $1,292 – $1,722 | $1,485 – $1,980 |
| Little Rock to Baton Rouge | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Little Rock to Lafayette | ~366 mi | 1–3 days | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,894 – $2,525 |
| Little Rock to New Orleans | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Fayetteville to Lafayette | ~493 mi | 3–7 days | $2,219 – $2,958 | $2,551 – $3,402 |
| Fayetteville to Baton Rouge | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| Fayetteville to New Orleans | ~564 mi | 3–7 days | $2,538 – $3,384 | $2,919 – $3,892 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arkansas
19 of the 39 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 65 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 35 vehicle inspections (22.9%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 65 driver inspections (27.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2 MovingRogers, AR · USDOT 3219041 | 15 | 2 of 13 | 1 of 15 |
| BluetruckLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1391571 | 14 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Elite MoversLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1345746 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Little Rock LLCLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1763223 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 4 |
| Downey Moving & Storage IncConway, AR · USDOT 1783602 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Jr Brown MovingWhite Hall, AR · USDOT 3046622 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
57 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arkansas, 39 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arkansas directory ranks them. At the Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana to Arkansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arkansas
Arkansas to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and New Orleans, the distance is about 414 miles. From our model that is $1,863 – $2,484 for a two-bedroom home and $2,142 – $2,857 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,341 – $1,788 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $894 – $1,192. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Arkansas and Louisiana, distances run from 205 to 564 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to Louisiana take?
Little Rock to New Orleans is about 8 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arkansas to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Arkansas into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 57 listed movers based in Arkansas, 39 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arkansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arkansas to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $894 – $1,192 for a two-bedroom home over 414 miles against $1,863 – $2,484 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,341 – $1,788, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,011 people (±1,213) moved from Arkansas to Louisiana that year, against about 3,183 (±1,163) from Louisiana to Arkansas. That makes Arkansas the 6th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.