Moving from Colorado to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and New Orleans it is about 1,259 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 885 to 1,301 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.
- ~1,259 miDenver → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,666+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,633 people moved from Colorado to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,997), and about 1,780 went the other way. Between Denver and New Orleans it is about 1,259 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,666 – $7,554 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,633 people a year (±1,997), against about 1,780 (±1,219) from Louisiana to Colorado, so Louisiana gains about 853 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 8th-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 | St. Tammany Parish | 195 ±298* |
| El Paso County | Vernon Parish | 144 ±137 |
| Jefferson County | Iberia Parish | 94 ±139* |
| El Paso County | Caddo Parish | 91 ±137* |
| Garfield County | Jefferson Parish | 76 ±120* |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Louisiana
At about 1,259 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,666 – $7,554 for a two-bedroom home and $6,515 – $8,687 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,079 – $5,439; a freight trailer is $2,719 – $3,626.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,249 – $5,666 | $3,059 – $4,079 | $2,040 – $2,719 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,099 – $6,799 | $3,671 – $4,895 | $2,447 – $3,263 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,666 – $7,554 | $4,079 – $5,439 | $2,719 – $3,626 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,515 – $8,687 | $4,691 – $6,255 | $3,127 – $4,170 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,365 – $9,820 | $5,303 – $7,071 | $3,535 – $4,714 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,498 – $11,331 | $6,119 – $8,158 | $4,079 – $5,439 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,259 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 Colorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Shreveport | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Aurora to Shreveport | ~928 mi | 3–7 days | $4,176 – $5,568 | $4,802 – $6,403 |
| Denver to Shreveport | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Fort Collins to Shreveport | ~976 mi | 3–7 days | $4,392 – $5,856 | $5,051 – $6,734 |
| Colorado Springs to Lafayette | ~1,096 mi | 3–7 days | $4,932 – $6,576 | $5,672 – $7,562 |
| Colorado Springs to Baton Rouge | ~1,126 mi | 3–7 days | $5,067 – $6,756 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
| Aurora to Lafayette | ~1,142 mi | 3–7 days | $5,139 – $6,852 | $5,910 – $7,880 |
| Denver to Lafayette | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Aurora to Baton Rouge | ~1,170 mi | 3–7 days | $5,265 – $7,020 | $6,055 – $8,073 |
| Denver to Baton Rouge | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Fort Collins to Lafayette | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Colorado Springs to New Orleans | ~1,211 mi | 7–14 days | $5,450 – $7,266 | $6,267 – $8,356 |
| Fort Collins to Baton Rouge | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Aurora to New Orleans | ~1,254 mi | 7–14 days | $5,643 – $7,524 | $6,489 – $8,653 |
| Denver to New Orleans | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Fort Collins to New Orleans | ~1,301 mi | 7–14 days | $5,855 – $7,806 | $6,733 – $8,977 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado 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 Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,259 miles. From our model that is $5,666 – $7,554 for a two-bedroom home and $6,515 – $8,687 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,079 – $5,439 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,719 – $3,626. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Colorado and Louisiana, distances run from 885 to 1,301 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Louisiana take?
Denver to New Orleans is 3 days on the road (about 23 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 Colorado to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,719 – $3,626 for a two-bedroom home over 1,259 miles against $5,666 – $7,554 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,079 – $5,439, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,633 people (±1,997) moved from Colorado to Louisiana that year, against about 1,780 (±1,219) from Louisiana to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 8th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.