Popular Moving Routes in Louisiana
59 routes out of 4 Louisiana cities, priced by home size from one published model: 6 that stay inside the state, 48 that leave it, and a page for Louisiana to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 4Cities covered
- 59Routes priced
- 72Licensed movers based here
- $425+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of Louisiana costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $35 to $44 per mover per hour. We price 59 routes from 4 Louisiana cities.
Louisiana cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within Louisiana, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within Louisiana
Every pair of Louisiana cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by Louisiana, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge to Lafayette | ~62 mi | 1 hr | $425 – $691 | $705 – $1,263 |
| Baton Rouge to New Orleans | ~87 mi | 2 hr | $425 – $691 | $705 – $1,263 |
| Lafayette to New Orleans | ~138 mi | 3 hr | $621 – $828 | $714 – $952 |
| Lafayette to Shreveport | ~220 mi | 4 hr | $990 – $1,320 | $1,138 – $1,518 |
| Baton Rouge to Shreveport | ~242 mi | 4 hr | $1,089 – $1,452 | $1,252 – $1,670 |
| New Orleans to Shreveport | ~326 mi | 6 hr | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
Leaving Louisiana: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge to Chicago, IL | 916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| New Orleans to New York City, NY | ~1,362 mi | 7–14 days | $6,129 – $8,172 | $7,048 – $9,398 |
| Baton Rouge to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,861 mi | 7–14 days | $8,375 – $11,166 | $9,631 – $12,841 |
| New Orleans to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,946 mi | 7–14 days | $8,757 – $11,676 | $10,071 – $13,427 |
| New Orleans to Chicago, IL | ~973 mi | 3–7 days | $4,379 – $5,838 | $5,035 – $6,714 |
| Shreveport to Dallas, TX | ~208 mi | 1–3 days | $936 – $1,248 | $1,076 – $1,435 |
| Lafayette to Dallas, TX | ~388 mi | 1–3 days | $1,746 – $2,328 | $2,008 – $2,677 |
| Baton Rouge to Dallas, TX | ~428 mi | 3–7 days | $1,926 – $2,568 | $2,215 – $2,953 |
| New Orleans to Dallas, TX | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Lafayette to Houston, TX | ~236 mi | 1–3 days | $1,062 – $1,416 | $1,221 – $1,628 |
| Shreveport to Houston, TX | ~248 mi | 1–3 days | $1,116 – $1,488 | $1,283 – $1,711 |
| Baton Rouge to Houston, TX | ~297 mi | 1–3 days | $1,337 – $1,782 | $1,537 – $2,049 |
| New Orleans to Houston, TX | ~370 mi | 1–3 days | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,915 – $2,553 |
| Baton Rouge to Washington, DC | ~1,156 mi | 3–7 days | $5,202 – $6,936 | $5,982 – $7,976 |
| Lafayette to Miami, FL | ~914 mi | 3–7 days | $4,113 – $5,484 | $4,730 – $6,307 |
Louisiana to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and Louisiana's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in Louisiana.
What moving from Louisiana costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $425 – $691 | $705 – $1,263 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The Louisiana moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in Louisiana lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
Louisiana moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within Louisiana?
Across town it is hourly: about $35 to $44 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $425 – $691. Between Louisiana cities we price 6 pairs, from Baton Rouge to Lafayette at about 62 miles ($425 – $691 for two bedrooms) to New Orleans to Shreveport at about 326 miles ($1,467 – $1,956).
How much does it cost to move out of Louisiana?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Mississippi at about 189 miles; the farthest is Hawaii at about 4,905. Every Louisiana-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside Louisiana regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside Louisiana is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in Louisiana?
72 household-goods carriers based in Louisiana are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.