Moving from Baton Rouge, LA to Jackson, MS
About 164 miles across a state line, from Louisiana into Mississippi, 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 Jackson, MS covers about 164 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $738 – $984 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 271 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 164 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $738 – $984. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Baton Rouge to Jackson
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $554 – $738 | $399 – $531 | $266 – $354 |
| 1 bedroom | $664 – $886 | $478 – $638 | $319 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $738 – $984 | $531 – $708 | $354 – $472 |
| 3 bedrooms | $849 – $1,132 | $611 – $815 | $407 – $543 |
| 4 bedrooms | $959 – $1,279 | $691 – $921 | $461 – $614 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,107 – $1,476 | $797 – $1,063 | $531 – $708 |
Transport only, for an estimated 164 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 Jackson
164 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $820. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $738 to $984, 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 Jackson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 271 people a year (±191) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, home to Baton Rouge, to Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson. Going the other way: about 128 people a year (±92). Movers from East Baton Rouge Parish make up 2.1% of the 12,794 people a year who moved into Hinds County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,040 people a year (±1,846) moving from Louisiana to Mississippi and about 5,108 people a year (±1,973) from Mississippi to Louisiana — a net gain for Mississippi of about 1,932 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 |
|---|---|
| Madison County, MS | 1,987 ±534 |
| Rankin County, MS | 1,389 ±512 |
| Harrison County, MS | 597 ±343 |
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 493 ±574 |
| Yazoo County, MS | 490 ±351 |
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 Jackson end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jackson: Affordable Movers LLC (Jackson, 2 trucks), Atob Relocations LLC (Ridgeland, 2 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Madison, 2 trucks), D & M Mover LLC (Jackson, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Louisiana into Mississippi, 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 Jackson
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 164 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Jackson
A local move inside Jackson later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $705 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,290 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Jackson are Baton Rouge (about 164 mi), Gulfport (about 173 mi), New Orleans (about 189 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 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 Austin, TX | ~456 mi | $2,052 – $2,736 |
| Baton Rouge to Fort Worth, TX | ~461 mi | $2,075 – $2,766 |
Also moving to Jackson: from Gulfport, MS, from New Orleans, LA, from Mobile, AL, from Memphis, TN.
Baton Rouge to Jackson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baton Rouge to Jackson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 164 miles cost about $554 – $738 for a studio, $738 – $984 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,132 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Baton Rouge to Jackson take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Baton Rouge to Jackson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $354 – $472 for a two-bedroom home, against $738 – $984 with full-service movers; a moving container is $531 – $708.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Baton Rouge to Jackson?
Yes. Baton Rouge is in Louisiana and Jackson is in Mississippi, 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 Jackson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 271 people a year (margin of error ±191) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, which contains Baton Rouge, to Hinds County, which contains Jackson.
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.