Moving from Lafayette, LA to Fort Worth, TX
About 418 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 Fort Worth, TX covers about 418 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,881 – $2,508 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 130 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 418 miles between Louisiana and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $1,881 – $2,508 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Lafayette to Fort Worth
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,411 – $1,881 | $1,016 – $1,354 | $677 – $903 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,693 – $2,257 | $1,219 – $1,625 | $813 – $1,083 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,881 – $2,508 | $1,354 – $1,806 | $903 – $1,204 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,163 – $2,884 | $1,557 – $2,077 | $1,038 – $1,384 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,445 – $3,260 | $1,761 – $2,347 | $1,174 – $1,565 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,822 – $3,762 | $2,031 – $2,709 | $1,354 – $1,806 |
Transport only, for an estimated 418 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 Fort Worth
418 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,090. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,881 to $2,508, 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 Fort Worth
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 130 people a year (±113) moved from Lafayette Parish, LA, home to Lafayette, to Tarrant County, TX, home to Fort Worth. Going the other way: about 10 people a year (±17). Movers from Lafayette Parish make up 0.1% of the 109,016 people a year who moved into Tarrant 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 |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 20,890 ±2,269 |
| Denton County, TX | 5,076 ±835 |
| Johnson County, TX | 3,920 ±824 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,480 ±615 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 2,984 ±1,066 |
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 Fort Worth end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Worth: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Midland Van Lines (Alvarado, 29 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 Fort Worth
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 418 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Fort Worth
A local move inside Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth are Arlington (about 15 mi), Irving (about 26 mi), Dallas (about 36 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 Dallas, TX | ~388 mi | $1,746 – $2,328 |
| Lafayette to San Antonio, TX | ~456 mi | $2,052 – $2,736 |
| Lafayette to Gainesville, FL | ~677 mi | $3,047 – $4,062 |
Also moving to Fort Worth: from Arlington, TX, from McKinney, TX, from Austin, TX, from Oklahoma City, OK.
Lafayette to Fort Worth moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Lafayette to Fort Worth?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 418 miles cost about $1,411 – $1,881 for a studio, $1,881 – $2,508 for a two-bedroom home and $2,163 – $2,884 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Lafayette to Fort Worth take?
The drive is about 8 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Lafayette to Fort Worth?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $903 – $1,204 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,881 – $2,508 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,354 – $1,806.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Lafayette to Fort Worth?
Yes. Lafayette is in Louisiana and Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 130 people a year (margin of error ±113) moved from Lafayette Parish, which contains Lafayette, to Tarrant County, which contains Fort Worth.
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.