Moving from Baton Rouge, LA to Memphis, TN
About 386 miles across a state line, from Louisiana into Tennessee, 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 Memphis, TN covers about 386 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,737 – $2,316 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 138 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 386 miles, about 7 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 $1,737 – $2,316. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Baton Rouge to Memphis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,303 – $1,737 | $938 – $1,251 | $625 – $834 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,563 – $2,084 | $1,126 – $1,501 | $750 – $1,001 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,251 – $1,668 | $834 – $1,112 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,998 – $2,663 | $1,438 – $1,918 | $959 – $1,278 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,258 – $3,011 | $1,626 – $2,168 | $1,084 – $1,445 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,606 – $3,474 | $1,876 – $2,501 | $1,251 – $1,668 |
Transport only, for an estimated 386 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 Memphis
386 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,930. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,737 to $2,316, 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 Memphis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 138 people a year (±117) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, home to Baton Rouge, to Shelby County, TN, home to Memphis. Going the other way: about 151 people a year (±76). Movers from East Baton Rouge Parish make up 0.4% of the 33,594 people a year who moved into Shelby County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,339 people a year (±1,898) moving from Louisiana to Tennessee and about 1,241 people a year (±882) from Tennessee to Louisiana — a net gain for Tennessee of about 2,098 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 |
|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 2,448 ±743 |
| Rutherford County, TN | 1,527 ±362 |
| Crittenden County, AR | 1,270 ±538 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,190 ±425 |
| Jefferson County, KY | 819 ±698 |
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 Memphis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Memphis: Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Big League Movers Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Guardian Moving Systems Inc (Memphis, 17 trucks), Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc (Memphis, 13 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Louisiana into Tennessee, 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 Memphis
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 386 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 Memphis
A local move inside Memphis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Memphis are Little Rock (about 151 mi), Jackson (about 229 mi), Nashville (about 230 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 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 Memphis: from Little Rock, AR, from Jackson, MS, from Nashville, TN, from Birmingham, AL.
Baton Rouge to Memphis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baton Rouge to Memphis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 386 miles cost about $1,303 – $1,737 for a studio, $1,737 – $2,316 for a two-bedroom home and $1,998 – $2,663 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Baton Rouge to Memphis take?
The drive is about 7 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 Memphis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $834 – $1,112 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,737 – $2,316 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,251 – $1,668.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Baton Rouge to Memphis?
Yes. Baton Rouge is in Louisiana and Memphis is in Tennessee, 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 Memphis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 138 people a year (margin of error ±117) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, which contains Baton Rouge, to Shelby County, which contains Memphis.
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.