Moving from Arizona to 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 (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.
- ~1,531 miPhoenix → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,890+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 297 people moved from Arizona to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±359), and about 1,656 went the other way. Between Phoenix and New Orleans it is about 1,531 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,890 – $9,186 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 297 people a year (±359), against about 1,656 (±740) from Louisiana to Arizona, so Louisiana loses about 1,359 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 30th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Livingston Parish | 86 ±122* |
| Maricopa County | Jefferson Parish | 81 ±78 |
| Maricopa County | Iberville Parish | 48 ±73* |
| Maricopa County | West Baton Rouge Parish | 44 ±55* |
| Maricopa County | Orleans Parish | 40 ±30 |
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.
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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona 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 Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Arizona into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
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, about $4,960 – $6,614, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 297 people (±359) moved from Arizona to Louisiana that year, against about 1,656 (±740) from Louisiana to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 30th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.