Moving from Louisiana to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Indianapolis it is about 832 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 598 to 985 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~832 miNew Orleans → Indianapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,744+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,984 people moved from Louisiana to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,198), and about 834 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Indianapolis it is about 832 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,744 – $4,992 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,984 people a year (±1,198), against about 834 (±487) from Indiana to Louisiana, so Indiana gains about 1,150 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 20th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Indiana; Indiana took in about 133,372 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | Marion County | 126 ±143* |
| Vernon Parish | Knox County | 101 ±171* |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Marion County | 91 ±71 |
| Caddo Parish | Vanderburgh County | 66 ±99* |
| Caddo Parish | Clark County | 58 ±97* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
New Orleans to Indianapolis, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Louisiana and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Indiana
At about 832 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,744 – $4,992 for a two-bedroom home and $4,306 – $5,741 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,696 – $3,594; a freight trailer is $1,797 – $2,396.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,808 – $3,744 | $2,022 – $2,696 | $1,348 – $1,797 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,370 – $4,493 | $2,426 – $3,235 | $1,617 – $2,157 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,744 – $4,992 | $2,696 – $3,594 | $1,797 – $2,396 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,306 – $5,741 | $3,100 – $4,133 | $2,067 – $2,756 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,867 – $6,490 | $3,504 – $4,673 | $2,336 – $3,115 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,616 – $7,488 | $4,044 – $5,391 | $2,696 – $3,594 |
Transport only, for an estimated 832 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.
City-to-city routes from Louisiana to Indiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Evansville | ~598 mi | 3–7 days | $2,691 – $3,588 | $3,095 – $4,126 |
| Baton Rouge to Evansville | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| New Orleans to Evansville | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
| Lafayette to Evansville | ~692 mi | 3–7 days | $3,114 – $4,152 | $3,581 – $4,775 |
| Shreveport to Indianapolis | ~764 mi | 3–7 days | $3,438 – $4,584 | $3,954 – $5,272 |
| Baton Rouge to Indianapolis | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| New Orleans to Indianapolis | ~832 mi | 3–7 days | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
| Lafayette to Indianapolis | ~862 mi | 3–7 days | $3,879 – $5,172 | $4,461 – $5,948 |
| Shreveport to Fort Wayne | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Baton Rouge to Fort Wayne | ~943 mi | 3–7 days | $4,244 – $5,658 | $4,880 – $6,507 |
| New Orleans to Fort Wayne | ~952 mi | 3–7 days | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| Lafayette to Fort Wayne | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana directory ranks them. At the Indiana end, 166 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Indiana, moving costs in Indiana, or the reverse trip, Indiana to Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Indianapolis, the distance is about 832 miles. From our model that is $3,744 – $4,992 for a two-bedroom home and $4,306 – $5,741 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,696 – $3,594 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,797 – $2,396. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Indiana, distances run from 598 to 985 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Indiana take?
New Orleans to Indianapolis is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Louisiana to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,797 – $2,396 for a two-bedroom home over 832 miles against $3,744 – $4,992 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,696 – $3,594, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,984 people (±1,198) moved from Louisiana to Indiana that year, against about 834 (±487) from Indiana to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 20th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.