Moving from Delaware to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wilmington and New Orleans it is about 1,240 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,214 to 1,329 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.
- ~1,240 miWilmington → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,580+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
Between Wilmington and New Orleans it is about 1,240 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,580 – $7,440 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 16 movers based in Delaware hold interstate authority.
Wilmington 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 Delaware and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Delaware to Louisiana
At about 1,240 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,580 – $7,440 for a two-bedroom home and $6,417 – $8,556 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,018 – $5,357; a freight trailer is $2,678 – $3,571.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,185 – $5,580 | $3,013 – $4,018 | $2,009 – $2,678 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,022 – $6,696 | $3,616 – $4,821 | $2,411 – $3,214 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,580 – $7,440 | $4,018 – $5,357 | $2,678 – $3,571 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,417 – $8,556 | $4,620 – $6,160 | $3,080 – $4,107 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,254 – $9,672 | $5,223 – $6,964 | $3,482 – $4,643 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,370 – $11,160 | $6,026 – $8,035 | $4,018 – $5,357 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,240 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 Delaware 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover to New Orleans | ~1,214 mi | 7–14 days | $5,463 – $7,284 | $6,282 – $8,377 |
| Wilmington to New Orleans | ~1,240 mi | 7–14 days | $5,580 – $7,440 | $6,417 – $8,556 |
| Dover to Baton Rouge | ~1,248 mi | 7–14 days | $5,616 – $7,488 | $6,458 – $8,611 |
| Wilmington to Baton Rouge | ~1,271 mi | 7–14 days | $5,720 – $7,626 | $6,577 – $8,770 |
| Dover to Shreveport | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Dover to Lafayette | ~1,307 mi | 7–14 days | $5,882 – $7,842 | $6,764 – $9,018 |
| Wilmington to Shreveport | ~1,317 mi | 7–14 days | $5,927 – $7,902 | $6,815 – $9,087 |
| Wilmington to Lafayette | ~1,329 mi | 7–14 days | $5,981 – $7,974 | $6,878 – $9,170 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Delaware
8 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 46 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 28 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 45 driver inspections (24.4%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jrmoving LLCMiddletown, DE · USDOT 2404539 | 19 | 5 of 11 | 1 of 19 |
| First Rate MoversMillsboro, DE · USDOT 4000852 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Keep It - Moving & Labor LLCCamden Wyo, DE · USDOT 3361659 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 6 |
| Iq Moving&Storage IncWilmington, DE · USDOT 3773052 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 5 |
| Harold Moving Service LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 1428058 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| S H Haughton Truckingmoving Co LLCNew Castle, DE · USDOT 1424027 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Delaware, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Delaware 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 Delaware. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Delaware
Delaware to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Delaware to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Wilmington and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,240 miles. From our model that is $5,580 – $7,440 for a two-bedroom home and $6,417 – $8,556 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,018 – $5,357 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,678 – $3,571. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Delaware and Louisiana, distances run from 1,214 to 1,329 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Delaware to Louisiana take?
Wilmington 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 Delaware to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Delaware into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Delaware, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Delaware.
What is the cheapest way to move from Delaware to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,678 – $3,571 for a two-bedroom home over 1,240 miles against $5,580 – $7,440 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,018 – $5,357, splits the difference and gives you days to load.