Moving from Louisianato Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Phoenix it is about 1,531 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,171 to 1,531 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
New Orleans to Phoenix, 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 Louisiana and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Arizona
At about 1,531 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,890 – $9,186 for a two-bedroom home and $7,923 – $10,564 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,960 – $6,614; a freight trailer is $3,307 – $4,409.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,167 – $6,890 | $3,720 – $4,960 | $2,480 – $3,307 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,201 – $8,267 | $4,464 – $5,953 | $2,976 – $3,968 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,890 – $9,186 | $4,960 – $6,614 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,923 – $10,564 | $5,705 – $7,606 | $3,803 – $5,071 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,956 – $11,942 | $6,449 – $8,598 | $4,299 – $5,732 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,334 – $13,779 | $7,441 – $9,921 | $4,960 – $6,614 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,531 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 Louisiana to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 21 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Tucson | ~1,171 mi | 3–7 days | $5,270 – $7,026 | $6,060 – $8,080 |
| Shreveport to Gilbert | ~1,217 mi | 7–14 days | $5,477 – $7,302 | $6,298 – $8,397 |
| Shreveport to Mesa | ~1,223 mi | 7–14 days | $5,504 – $7,338 | $6,329 – $8,439 |
| Shreveport to Chandler | ~1,225 mi | 7–14 days | $5,513 – $7,350 | $6,339 – $8,453 |
| Shreveport to Scottsdale | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| Shreveport to Tempe | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Shreveport to Phoenix | ~1,239 mi | 7–14 days | $5,576 – $7,434 | $6,412 – $8,549 |
| Lafayette to Tucson | ~1,314 mi | 7–14 days | $5,913 – $7,884 | $6,800 – $9,067 |
| Baton Rouge to Tucson | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Lafayette to Gilbert | ~1,371 mi | 7–14 days | $6,170 – $8,226 | $7,095 – $9,460 |
| Lafayette to Chandler | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| Lafayette to Mesa | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| Lafayette to Scottsdale | ~1,385 mi | 7–14 days | $6,233 – $8,310 | $7,167 – $9,556 |
| Lafayette to Tempe | ~1,385 mi | 7–14 days | $6,233 – $8,310 | $7,167 – $9,556 |
| Lafayette to Phoenix | ~1,394 mi | 7–14 days | $6,273 – $8,364 | $7,214 – $9,619 |
| Baton Rouge to Gilbert | ~1,423 mi | 7–14 days | $6,404 – $8,538 | $7,364 – $9,819 |
| Baton Rouge to Mesa | ~1,429 mi | 7–14 days | $6,431 – $8,574 | $7,395 – $9,860 |
| Baton Rouge to Chandler | ~1,430 mi | 7–14 days | $6,435 – $8,580 | $7,400 – $9,867 |
| Baton Rouge to Scottsdale | ~1,436 mi | 7–14 days | $6,462 – $8,616 | $7,431 – $9,908 |
| Baton Rouge to Tempe | ~1,436 mi | 7–14 days | $6,462 – $8,616 | $7,431 – $9,908 |
| Baton Rouge to Phoenix | ~1,446 mi | 7–14 days | $6,507 – $8,676 | $7,483 – $9,977 |
| New Orleans to Tucson | ~1,451 mi | 7–14 days | $6,530 – $8,706 | $7,509 – $10,012 |
| New Orleans to Gilbert | ~1,508 mi | 7–14 days | $6,786 – $9,048 | $7,804 – $10,405 |
| New Orleans to Chandler | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| New Orleans to Mesa | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| New Orleans to Scottsdale | ~1,521 mi | 7–14 days | $6,845 – $9,126 | $7,871 – $10,495 |
| New Orleans to Tempe | ~1,521 mi | 7–14 days | $6,845 – $9,126 | $7,871 – $10,495 |
| New Orleans to Phoenix | ~1,531 mi | 7–14 days | $6,890 – $9,186 | $7,923 – $10,564 |
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 1,531 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 Louisiana
72 household-goods carriers in Louisiana are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- American Machinery Movers Inc, Jefferson · USDOT 237453 · 24 trucks
- American Moving And Storage Of Leesville Inc, Leesville · USDOT 205336 · 24 trucks
- Dixie Storage And Transfer Co, Port Barre · USDOT 709375 · 19 trucks
- Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc, Harahan · USDOT 77814 · 8 trucks
- A-1 Moving & Storage Co Inc, Lafayette · USDOT 52766 · 7 trucks
At the Arizona end
373 household-goods carriers are based in Arizona — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Phoenix runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,890 – $9,186 | $8,613 – $11,483 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,923 – $10,564 | $9,904 – $13,205 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Louisiana
Louisiana to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,531 miles. From our model that is $6,890 – $9,186 for a two-bedroom home and $7,923 – $10,564 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,960 – $6,614 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,307 – $4,409. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Arizona, distances run from 1,171 to 1,531 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Arizona take?
New Orleans to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 28 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 Louisiana to Arizona?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Louisiana into Arizona 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 Louisiana to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,307 – $4,409 for a two-bedroom home over 1,531 miles against $6,890 – $9,186 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 $9,904 – $13,205 rather than $7,923 – $10,564.