Moving from Baton Rouge, LA to Austin, TX
About 456 miles across a state line, from Louisiana into Texas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Baton Rouge, LA to Austin, TX covers about 456 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,052 – $2,736 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 248 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 456 miles between Louisiana and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,052 – $2,736 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Baton Rouge to Austin
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,108 – $1,477 | $739 – $985 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,847 – $2,462 | $1,330 – $1,773 | $886 – $1,182 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,052 – $2,736 | $1,477 – $1,970 | $985 – $1,313 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,360 – $3,146 | $1,699 – $2,265 | $1,133 – $1,510 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,668 – $3,557 | $1,921 – $2,561 | $1,280 – $1,707 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,078 – $4,104 | $2,216 – $2,955 | $1,477 – $1,970 |
Transport only, for an estimated 456 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Baton Rouge to Austin
456 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,280. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,052 to $2,736, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Baton Rouge to Austin
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 248 people a year (±172) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, home to Baton Rouge, to Travis County, TX, home to Austin. Going the other way: about 129 people a year (±111). Movers from East Baton Rouge Parish make up 0.3% of the 88,034 people a year who moved into Travis County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 24,170 people a year (±5,369) moving from Louisiana to Texas and about 19,850 people a year (±3,560) from Texas to Louisiana — a net gain for Texas of about 4,320 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Ascension Parish, LA | 1,236 ±548 |
| Orleans Parish, LA | 1,172 ±390 |
| Livingston Parish, LA | 1,142 ±423 |
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 1,120 ±306 |
| Iberville Parish, LA | 963 ±420 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Williamson County, TX | 10,828 ±1,757 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| Hays County, TX | 4,306 ±1,049 |
| Bexar County, TX | 3,813 ±659 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,840 ±714 |
Licensed movers at each end
5 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Baton Rouge (14 counting those licensed only inside Louisiana). 1 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCUSDOT 1980694 | Baton Rouge · 10 mi | 6 trucks | 2 | — |
| Angel L Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2884593 | Baton Rouge · 3 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1273061 | Baton Rouge · 7 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Keep It Moving DeliveryUSDOT 3468065 | Maringouin · 21 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Moving Moor Logistics LLCUSDOT 4140486 | Gonzales · 22 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Austin end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Austin: Apple Moving (Austin, 185 trucks), Einstein Moving Company LLC (Austin, 80 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage Inc (Round Rock, 30 trucks), Next Stop Moving & Storage (Taylor, 18 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Louisiana into Texas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Baton Rouge to Austin
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 456 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Austin
A local move inside Austin later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Austin are San Antonio (about 86 mi), Houston (about 171 mi), Fort Worth (about 202 mi).
Other routes from Baton Rouge
All routes from Baton Rouge, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge to Lafayette, LA | ~62 mi | $425 – $691 |
| Baton Rouge to New Orleans, LA | ~87 mi | $425 – $691 |
| Baton Rouge to Jackson, MS | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Baton Rouge to Shreveport, LA | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Baton Rouge to Houston, TX | ~297 mi | $1,337 – $1,782 |
| Baton Rouge to Memphis, TN | ~386 mi | $1,737 – $2,316 |
| Baton Rouge to Dallas, TX | ~428 mi | $1,926 – $2,568 |
| Baton Rouge to Fort Worth, TX | ~461 mi | $2,075 – $2,766 |
Also moving to Austin: from San Antonio, TX, from Houston, TX, from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX.
Baton Rouge to Austin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baton Rouge to Austin?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 456 miles cost about $1,539 – $2,052 for a studio, $2,052 – $2,736 for a two-bedroom home and $2,360 – $3,146 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Baton Rouge to Austin take?
The drive is about 8 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Baton Rouge to Austin?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $985 – $1,313 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,052 – $2,736 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,477 – $1,970.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Baton Rouge to Austin?
Yes. Baton Rouge is in Louisiana and Austin is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 5 listed movers within 30 miles of Baton Rouge hold it.
How many people move from Baton Rouge to Austin each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 248 people a year (margin of error ±172) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, which contains Baton Rouge, to Travis County, which contains Austin.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.