Moving from Baton Rouge, LA to Shreveport, LA
About 242 miles inside Louisiana. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Louisiana, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 Shreveport, LA covers about 242 miles and is a move within Louisiana. Full-service movers cost $1,089 – $1,452 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 200 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 242 miles, about 4 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 $1,089 – $1,452. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Louisiana
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Baton Rouge to Shreveport
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $817 – $1,089 | $588 – $784 | $392 – $523 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 – $1,307 | $706 – $941 | $470 – $627 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,089 – $1,452 | $784 – $1,045 | $523 – $697 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,252 – $1,670 | $902 – $1,202 | $601 – $802 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,416 – $1,888 | $1,019 – $1,359 | $680 – $906 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,176 – $1,568 | $784 – $1,045 |
Transport only, for an estimated 242 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 Shreveport
242 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,210. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,089 to $1,452, 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 Shreveport
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 200 people a year (±166) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, home to Baton Rouge, to Caddo Parish, LA, home to Shreveport. Going the other way: about 349 people a year (±173). Movers from East Baton Rouge Parish make up 2.3% of the 8,820 people a year who moved into Caddo Parish from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Bossier Parish, LA | 2,567 ±608 |
| Dallas County, TX | 1,388 ±1,346 |
| De Soto Parish, LA | 246 ±143 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 245 ±240 |
| Orleans Parish, LA | 239 ±202 |
Licensed movers at each end
14 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Baton Rouge. 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 | — |
| Tiger Moving LLCUSDOT 1358345 | Baton Rouge · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| David Moving Company IncUSDOT 1291881 | Baton Rouge · 10 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3492401 | Baton Rouge · 13 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| 123 Tetris Movers LLCUSDOT 4255908 | Prairieville · 18 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Angel L Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2884593 | Baton Rouge · 3 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Shreveport end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Shreveport: Central-Herrin Storage & Transfer Co Inc (Shreveport, 8 trucks), Moving on A Budget (Bossier City, 2 trucks), Strongmen Movers (Bossier City, 1 truck), Genesis Moving LLC (Shreveport, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Louisiana, so Louisiana rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Louisiana licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Louisiana, so your protection on this 242-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Baton Rouge to Shreveport
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 242 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 Shreveport
A local move inside Shreveport later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $425 – $691 for a two-bedroom home and $705 – $1,263 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Shreveport are Garland (about 198 mi), Little Rock (about 205 mi), McKinney (about 205 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 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 Shreveport: from Lafayette, LA, from New Orleans, LA.
Baton Rouge to Shreveport moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Baton Rouge to Shreveport?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 242 miles cost about $817 – $1,089 for a studio, $1,089 – $1,452 for a two-bedroom home and $1,252 – $1,670 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Baton Rouge to Shreveport take?
The drive is about 4 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 Shreveport?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $523 – $697 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,089 – $1,452 with full-service movers; a moving container is $784 – $1,045.
Is Baton Rouge to Shreveport an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Louisiana, so the move is regulated by Louisiana rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Louisiana requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Baton Rouge to Shreveport each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 200 people a year (margin of error ±166) moved from East Baton Rouge Parish, which contains Baton Rouge, to Caddo Parish, which contains Shreveport.
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.