Moving from Indianato Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and New Orleans it is about 832 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 598 to 985 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Indianapolis 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 Indiana and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Louisiana
At about 832 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,744 – $4,992 for a two-bedroom home and $4,306 – $5,741 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,696 – $3,594; a freight trailer is $1,797 – $2,396.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,808 – $3,744 | $2,022 – $2,696 | $1,348 – $1,797 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,370 – $4,493 | $2,426 – $3,235 | $1,617 – $2,157 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,744 – $4,992 | $2,696 – $3,594 | $1,797 – $2,396 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,306 – $5,741 | $3,100 – $4,133 | $2,067 – $2,756 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,867 – $6,490 | $3,504 – $4,673 | $2,336 – $3,115 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,616 – $7,488 | $4,044 – $5,391 | $2,696 – $3,594 |
Transport only, for an estimated 832 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 Indiana to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 9 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville to Shreveport | ~598 mi | 3–7 days | $2,691 – $3,588 | $3,095 – $4,126 |
| Evansville to Baton Rouge | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| Evansville to New Orleans | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
| Evansville to Lafayette | ~692 mi | 3–7 days | $3,114 – $4,152 | $3,581 – $4,775 |
| Indianapolis to Shreveport | ~764 mi | 3–7 days | $3,438 – $4,584 | $3,954 – $5,272 |
| Indianapolis to Baton Rouge | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| Indianapolis to New Orleans | ~832 mi | 3–7 days | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
| Indianapolis to Lafayette | ~862 mi | 3–7 days | $3,879 – $5,172 | $4,461 – $5,948 |
| Fort Wayne to Shreveport | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Fort Wayne to Baton Rouge | ~943 mi | 3–7 days | $4,244 – $5,658 | $4,880 – $6,507 |
| Fort Wayne to New Orleans | ~952 mi | 3–7 days | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| Fort Wayne to Lafayette | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
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 832 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 Indiana
174 household-goods carriers in Indiana are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Atlas Van Lines Inc, Evansville · USDOT 125550 · 2731 trucks
- North American Moving & Storage, Fort Wayne · USDOT 70851 · 1333 trucks
- Allied Van Lines Inc, Fort Wayne · USDOT 76235 · 1056 trucks
- Wheaton World Wide Moving, Indianapolis · USDOT 70719 · 767 trucks
- Joyce Van Lines Inc, Indianapolis · USDOT 247771 · 87 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 | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,680 – $6,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,306 – $5,741 | $5,383 – $7,176 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 Indiana
Indiana to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and New Orleans, the distance is about 832 miles. From our model that is $3,744 – $4,992 for a two-bedroom home and $4,306 – $5,741 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,696 – $3,594 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,797 – $2,396. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Indiana and Louisiana, distances run from 598 to 985 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Louisiana take?
Indianapolis to New Orleans is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving). 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 Indiana to Louisiana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Indiana 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 Indiana to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,797 – $2,396 for a two-bedroom home over 832 miles against $3,744 – $4,992 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 $5,383 – $7,176 rather than $4,306 – $5,741.