Moving from Baton Rouge, LA to Phoenix, AZ
About 1,446 miles across a state line, from Louisiana into Arizona, 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 Phoenix, AZ covers about 1,446 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,507 – $8,676 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 142 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,446 miles from Louisiana to Arizona. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $6,507 – $8,676 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Baton Rouge to Phoenix
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,880 – $6,507 | $3,514 – $4,685 | $2,343 – $3,123 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,856 – $7,808 | $4,217 – $5,622 | $2,811 – $3,748 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,507 – $8,676 | $4,685 – $6,247 | $3,123 – $4,164 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,483 – $9,977 | $5,388 – $7,184 | $3,592 – $4,789 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,459 – $11,279 | $6,091 – $8,121 | $4,060 – $5,414 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,761 – $13,014 | $7,028 – $9,370 | $4,685 – $6,247 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,446 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 Phoenix
1,446 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,230. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,507 to $8,676, 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 Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 142 people a year (±104) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, home to Baton Rouge, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 32 people a year (±36). Movers from East Baton Rouge Parish make up 0.1% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,656 people a year (±740) moving from Louisiana to Arizona and about 297 people a year (±359) from Arizona to Louisiana — a net gain for Arizona of about 1,359 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 |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
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 Phoenix end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Phoenix: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), M&S Trucking and Moving LLC (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Louisiana into Arizona, 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 Phoenix
Insist on a survey
Over 1,446 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,446 miles of handling.
Arriving in Phoenix
A local move inside Phoenix later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Phoenix are Scottsdale (about 11 mi), Tempe (about 11 mi), Mesa (about 17 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 Austin, TX | ~456 mi | $2,052 – $2,736 |
Also moving to Phoenix: from Tucson, AZ, from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV.
Baton Rouge to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baton Rouge to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,446 miles cost about $4,880 – $6,507 for a studio, $6,507 – $8,676 for a two-bedroom home and $7,483 – $9,977 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Baton Rouge to Phoenix take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Baton Rouge to Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,123 – $4,164 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,507 – $8,676 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,685 – $6,247.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Baton Rouge to Phoenix?
Yes. Baton Rouge is in Louisiana and Phoenix is in Arizona, 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 Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 142 people a year (margin of error ±104) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, which contains Baton Rouge, to Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix.
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.