Moving from Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA
About 138 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 Lafayette, LA to New Orleans, LA covers about 138 miles and is a move within Louisiana. Full-service movers cost $621 – $828 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 451 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 138 miles, about 3 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 $621 – $828. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Louisiana
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Lafayette to New Orleans
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $466 – $621 | $335 – $447 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $559 – $745 | $402 – $537 | $268 – $358 |
| 2 bedrooms | $621 – $828 | $447 – $596 | $298 – $397 |
| 3 bedrooms | $714 – $952 | $514 – $686 | $343 – $457 |
| 4 bedrooms | $807 – $1,076 | $581 – $775 | $388 – $517 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $932 – $1,242 | $671 – $894 | $447 – $596 |
Transport only, for an estimated 138 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 New Orleans
138 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $690. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $621 to $828, 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 New Orleans
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 451 people a year (±173) moved from Lafayette Parish, LA, home to Lafayette, to Orleans Parish, LA, home to New Orleans. Going the other way: about 448 people a year (±286). Movers from Lafayette Parish make up 2.2% of the 20,749 people a year who moved into Orleans Parish from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 4,817 ±679 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 1,172 ±390 |
| Harris County, TX | 662 ±203 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 630 ±272 |
| Lafayette Parish, LA | 451 ±173 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Lafayette. 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 | — |
| Flowers Transfer CorporationUSDOT 1286411 | Broussard · 8 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving AcadianaUSDOT 3589175 | Lafayette · 3 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the New Orleans end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New Orleans: American Machinery Movers Inc (Jefferson, 24 trucks), Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc (Harahan, 8 trucks), Lee Moving and Storage Inc (New Orleans, 5 trucks), Atmosphere Movers (Mandeville, 5 trucks).
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 138-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 Lafayette to New Orleans
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 138 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 New Orleans
A local move inside New Orleans 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 New Orleans are Gulfport (about 76 mi), Baton Rouge (about 87 mi), Lafayette (about 138 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 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 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 New Orleans: from Baton Rouge, LA, from Shreveport, LA, from Houston, TX, from Atlanta, GA.
Lafayette to New Orleans moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Lafayette to New Orleans?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 138 miles cost about $466 – $621 for a studio, $621 – $828 for a two-bedroom home and $714 – $952 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Lafayette to New Orleans take?
The drive is about 3 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 New Orleans?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $298 – $397 for a two-bedroom home, against $621 – $828 with full-service movers; a moving container is $447 – $596.
Is Lafayette to New Orleans 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 Lafayette to New Orleans each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 451 people a year (margin of error ±173) moved from Lafayette Parish, which contains Lafayette, to Orleans Parish, which contains New Orleans.
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.