Moving from Indiana to 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 (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.
- ~832 miIndianapolis → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,744+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 834 people moved from Indiana to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±487), and about 1,984 went the other way. Between Indianapolis and New Orleans it is about 832 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,744 – $4,992 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 834 people a year (±487), against about 1,984 (±1,198) from Louisiana to Indiana, so Louisiana loses about 1,150 people a year on this exchange. Indiana is the 20th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo County | St. Mary Parish | 282 ±297* |
| Hendricks County | St. Tammany Parish | 139 ±206* |
| Vigo County | Allen Parish | 35 ±32 |
| St. Joseph County | Bossier Parish | 30 ±45* |
| Lake County | Caddo Parish | 24 ±39* |
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.
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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Indiana
51 of the 99 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4,745 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 689 of 2,623 vehicle inspections (26.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 235 of 4,739 driver inspections (5.0%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines IncEvansville, IN · USDOT 125550 | 1,609 | 223 of 888 | 71 of 1,609 |
| Allied Van Lines IncFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 76235 | 970 | 158 of 525 | 38 of 969 |
| North American Moving & StorageFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 70851 | 862 | 149 of 468 | 33 of 861 |
| Wheaton World Wide MovingIndianapolis, IN · USDOT 70719 | 688 | 88 of 405 | 44 of 687 |
| Fastmover Express IncFishers, IN · USDOT 3701508 | 195 | 21 of 102 | 8 of 195 |
| WS Thomas Transfer LLCGreenfield, IN · USDOT 2093310 | 98 | 16 of 59 | 0 of 98 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
166 listed household-goods carriers are based in Indiana, 99 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Indiana 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 Indiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Indiana into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 166 listed movers based in Indiana, 99 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Indiana.
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, about $2,696 – $3,594, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Indiana to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 834 people (±487) moved from Indiana to Louisiana that year, against about 1,984 (±1,198) from Louisiana to Indiana. That makes Indiana the 20th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.