Moving from Lafayette, LA to Dallas, TX
About 388 miles across a state line, from Louisiana into Texas, 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 Lafayette, LA to Dallas, TX covers about 388 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,746 – $2,328 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 161 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 388 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 $1,746 – $2,328. 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 Lafayette to Dallas
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,310 – $1,746 | $943 – $1,257 | $629 – $838 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,571 – $2,095 | $1,131 – $1,509 | $754 – $1,006 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,746 – $2,328 | $1,257 – $1,676 | $838 – $1,117 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,008 – $2,677 | $1,446 – $1,928 | $964 – $1,285 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,270 – $3,026 | $1,634 – $2,179 | $1,090 – $1,453 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,619 – $3,492 | $1,886 – $2,514 | $1,257 – $1,676 |
Transport only, for an estimated 388 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, Lafayette to Dallas
388 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,940. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,746 to $2,328, 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 Lafayette to Dallas
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 161 people a year (±150) moved from Lafayette Parish, LA, home to Lafayette, to Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas. Going the other way: about 21 people a year (±44). Movers from Lafayette Parish make up 0.1% of the 116,247 people a year who moved into Dallas County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 24,170 people a year (±5,369) moving from Louisiana to Texas and about 19,850 people a year (±3,560) from Texas to Louisiana — a net gain for Texas of about 4,320 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 689 ±271 |
| Acadia Parish, LA | 683 ±343 |
| Harris County, TX | 667 ±341 |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 658 ±336 |
| Vermilion Parish, LA | 609 ±261 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Collin County, TX | 12,791 ±1,217 |
| Denton County, TX | 9,843 ±1,239 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,012 ±849 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 2,288 ±606 |
Licensed movers at each end
5 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Lafayette (11 counting those licensed only inside Louisiana). 1 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% of their 11 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoUSDOT 709375 | Port Barre · 25 mi | 19 trucks | 20 | 27.3% of 11 |
| A-1 Moving & Storage Co IncUSDOT 52766 | Lafayette · 3 mi | 7 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bacio Acadiana Movers LLCUSDOT 4495496 | Lafayette · 3 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Clark Moving Specialists LLCUSDOT 3610864 | Lafayette · 3 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Acadiana Movers LLCUSDOT 1996186 | Lafayette · 3 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Dallas end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Dallas: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Santana Moving & Storage LLC (Fate, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Louisiana into Texas, 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 Lafayette to Dallas
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 388 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 Dallas
A local move inside Dallas later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Dallas are Irving (about 13 mi), Garland (about 16 mi), Arlington (about 21 mi).
Other routes from Lafayette
All routes from Lafayette, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette to Baton Rouge, LA | ~62 mi | $425 – $691 |
| Lafayette to New Orleans, LA | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Lafayette to Shreveport, LA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Lafayette to Houston, TX | ~236 mi | $1,062 – $1,416 |
| Lafayette to Little Rock, AR | ~366 mi | $1,647 – $2,196 |
| Lafayette to Fort Worth, TX | ~418 mi | $1,881 – $2,508 |
| Lafayette to San Antonio, TX | ~456 mi | $2,052 – $2,736 |
| Lafayette to Gainesville, FL | ~677 mi | $3,047 – $4,062 |
Also moving to Dallas: from McKinney, TX, from Austin, TX, from Norman, OK, from Shreveport, LA.
Lafayette to Dallas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Lafayette to Dallas?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 388 miles cost about $1,310 – $1,746 for a studio, $1,746 – $2,328 for a two-bedroom home and $2,008 – $2,677 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Lafayette to Dallas 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 Lafayette to Dallas?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $838 – $1,117 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,746 – $2,328 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,257 – $1,676.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Lafayette to Dallas?
Yes. Lafayette is in Louisiana and Dallas is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 5 listed movers within 30 miles of Lafayette hold it.
How many people move from Lafayette to Dallas each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 161 people a year (margin of error ±150) moved from Lafayette Parish, which contains Lafayette, to Dallas County, which contains Dallas.
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.