Moving from Kansas to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and New Orleans it is about 790 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 480 to 797 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.
- ~790 miWichita → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,555+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 805 people moved from Kansas to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±541), and about 432 went the other way. Between Wichita and New Orleans it is about 790 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,555 – $4,740 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 805 people a year (±541), against about 432 (±577) from Louisiana to Kansas, so Louisiana gains about 373 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 22nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County | Vermilion Parish | 131 ±205* |
| Johnson County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 121 ±167* |
| Johnson County | Calcasieu Parish | 79 ±120* |
| Sedgwick County | Jefferson Parish | 63 ±79* |
| Saline County | Lincoln Parish | 37 ±61* |
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.
Wichita 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 Kansas and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Louisiana
At about 790 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,555 – $4,740 for a two-bedroom home and $4,088 – $5,451 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,560 – $3,413; a freight trailer is $1,706 – $2,275.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,666 – $3,555 | $1,920 – $2,560 | $1,280 – $1,706 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,200 – $4,266 | $2,304 – $3,072 | $1,536 – $2,048 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,555 – $4,740 | $2,560 – $3,413 | $1,706 – $2,275 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,088 – $5,451 | $2,944 – $3,925 | $1,962 – $2,616 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,622 – $6,162 | $3,327 – $4,437 | $2,218 – $2,958 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,333 – $7,110 | $3,839 – $5,119 | $2,560 – $3,413 |
Transport only, for an estimated 790 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 Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita to Shreveport | ~480 mi | 3–7 days | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Overland Park to Shreveport | ~524 mi | 3–7 days | $2,358 – $3,144 | $2,712 – $3,616 |
| Kansas City to Shreveport | ~535 mi | 3–7 days | $2,408 – $3,210 | $2,769 – $3,692 |
| Wichita to Lafayette | ~699 mi | 3–7 days | $3,146 – $4,194 | $3,617 – $4,823 |
| Wichita to Baton Rouge | ~713 mi | 3–7 days | $3,209 – $4,278 | $3,690 – $4,920 |
| Overland Park to Baton Rouge | ~725 mi | 3–7 days | $3,263 – $4,350 | $3,752 – $5,002 |
| Overland Park to Lafayette | ~728 mi | 3–7 days | $3,276 – $4,368 | $3,767 – $5,023 |
| Kansas City to Baton Rouge | ~734 mi | 3–7 days | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Kansas City to Lafayette | ~738 mi | 3–7 days | $3,321 – $4,428 | $3,819 – $5,092 |
| Overland Park to New Orleans | ~788 mi | 3–7 days | $3,546 – $4,728 | $4,078 – $5,437 |
| Wichita to New Orleans | ~790 mi | 3–7 days | $3,555 – $4,740 | $4,088 – $5,451 |
| Kansas City to New Orleans | ~797 mi | 3–7 days | $3,587 – $4,782 | $4,124 – $5,499 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas 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 Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and New Orleans, the distance is about 790 miles. From our model that is $3,555 – $4,740 for a two-bedroom home and $4,088 – $5,451 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,560 – $3,413 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,706 – $2,275. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Kansas and Louisiana, distances run from 480 to 797 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Louisiana take?
Wichita to New Orleans is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Kansas to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,706 – $2,275 for a two-bedroom home over 790 miles against $3,555 – $4,740 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,560 – $3,413, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 805 people (±541) moved from Kansas to Louisiana that year, against about 432 (±577) from Louisiana to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.