Moving from Arizonato Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and New Orleans it is about 1,531 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,171 to 1,531 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Phoenix 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 Arizona and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Louisiana
At about 1,531 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,890 – $9,186 for a two-bedroom home and $7,923 – $10,564 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,960 – $6,614; a freight trailer is $3,307 – $4,409.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,167 – $6,890 | $3,720 – $4,960 | $2,480 – $3,307 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,201 – $8,267 | $4,464 – $5,953 | $2,976 – $3,968 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,890 – $9,186 | $4,960 – $6,614 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,923 – $10,564 | $5,705 – $7,606 | $3,803 – $5,071 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,956 – $11,942 | $6,449 – $8,598 | $4,299 – $5,732 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,334 – $13,779 | $7,441 – $9,921 | $4,960 – $6,614 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,531 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 Arizona to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 21 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Shreveport | ~1,171 mi | 3–7 days | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| Gilbert to Shreveport | ~1,217 mi | 7–14 days | $5,477 – $7,302 | $6,298 – $8,397 |
| Mesa to Shreveport | ~1,223 mi | 7–14 days | $5,504 – $7,338 | $6,329 – $8,439 |
| Chandler to Shreveport | ~1,225 mi | 7–14 days | $5,513 – $7,350 | $6,339 – $8,453 |
| Scottsdale to Shreveport | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| Tempe to Shreveport | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Phoenix to Shreveport | ~1,239 mi | 7–14 days | $5,576 – $7,434 | $6,412 – $8,549 |
| Tucson to Lafayette | ~1,314 mi | 7–14 days | $5,913 – $7,884 | $6,800 – $9,067 |
| Tucson to Baton Rouge | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Gilbert to Lafayette | ~1,371 mi | 7–14 days | $6,170 – $8,226 | $7,095 – $9,460 |
| Chandler to Lafayette | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| Mesa to Lafayette | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| Scottsdale to Lafayette | ~1,385 mi | 7–14 days | $6,233 – $8,310 | $7,167 – $9,556 |
| Tempe to Lafayette | ~1,385 mi | 7–14 days | $6,233 – $8,310 | $7,167 – $9,556 |
| Phoenix to Lafayette | ~1,394 mi | 7–14 days | $6,273 – $8,364 | $7,214 – $9,619 |
| Gilbert to Baton Rouge | ~1,423 mi | 7–14 days | $6,404 – $8,538 | $7,364 – $9,819 |
| Mesa to Baton Rouge | ~1,429 mi | 7–14 days | $6,431 – $8,574 | $7,395 – $9,860 |
| Chandler to Baton Rouge | ~1,430 mi | 7–14 days | $6,435 – $8,580 | $7,400 – $9,867 |
| Scottsdale to Baton Rouge | ~1,436 mi | 7–14 days | $6,462 – $8,616 | $7,431 – $9,908 |
| Tempe to Baton Rouge | ~1,436 mi | 7–14 days | $6,462 – $8,616 | $7,431 – $9,908 |
| Phoenix to Baton Rouge | ~1,446 mi | 7–14 days | $6,507 – $8,676 | $7,483 – $9,977 |
| Tucson to New Orleans | ~1,451 mi | 7–14 days | $6,530 – $8,706 | $7,509 – $10,012 |
| Gilbert to New Orleans | ~1,508 mi | 7–14 days | $6,786 – $9,048 | $7,804 – $10,405 |
| Chandler to New Orleans | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| Mesa to New Orleans | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| Scottsdale to New Orleans | ~1,521 mi | 7–14 days | $6,845 – $9,126 | $7,871 – $10,495 |
| Tempe to New Orleans | ~1,521 mi | 7–14 days | $6,845 – $9,126 | $7,871 – $10,495 |
| Phoenix to New Orleans | ~1,531 mi | 7–14 days | $6,890 – $9,186 | $7,923 – $10,564 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,531 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Louisiana end
72 household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New Orleans runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,890 – $9,186 | $8,613 – $11,483 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,923 – $10,564 | $9,904 – $13,205 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,531 miles. From our model that is $6,890 – $9,186 for a two-bedroom home and $7,923 – $10,564 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,960 – $6,614 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,307 – $4,409. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Arizona and Louisiana, distances run from 1,171 to 1,531 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Louisiana take?
Phoenix to New Orleans is 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Louisiana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,307 – $4,409 for a two-bedroom home over 1,531 miles against $6,890 – $9,186 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $9,904 – $13,205 rather than $7,923 – $10,564.