Moving from Louisiana to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Minneapolis it is about 1,227 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 931 to 1,227 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.
- ~1,227 miNew Orleans → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,522+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 385 people moved from Louisiana to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±290). Between New Orleans and Minneapolis it is about 1,227 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,522 – $7,362 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 385 people a year (±290). Louisiana is the 36th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | Ramsey County | 43 ±47* |
| Ascension Parish | Dakota County | 34 ±45* |
| Calcasieu Parish | Hennepin County | 29 ±43* |
| Tangipahoa Parish | Hennepin County | 23 ±28* |
| Orleans Parish | Hennepin County | 17 ±22* |
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 Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Minnesota
At about 1,227 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,522 – $7,362 for a two-bedroom home and $6,350 – $8,466 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,975 – $5,301; a freight trailer is $2,650 – $3,534.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,141 – $5,522 | $2,982 – $3,975 | $1,988 – $2,650 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,969 – $6,626 | $3,578 – $4,771 | $2,385 – $3,180 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,522 – $7,362 | $3,975 – $5,301 | $2,650 – $3,534 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,350 – $8,466 | $4,572 – $6,096 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,178 – $9,571 | $5,168 – $6,891 | $3,445 – $4,594 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,282 – $11,043 | $5,963 – $7,951 | $3,975 – $5,301 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,227 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 Minnesota
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 Rochester | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Shreveport to Saint Paul | ~1,003 mi | 3–7 days | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Shreveport to Minneapolis | ~1,005 mi | 3–7 days | $4,523 – $6,030 | $5,201 – $6,935 |
| Baton Rouge to Rochester | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Lafayette to Rochester | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| New Orleans to Rochester | ~1,144 mi | 3–7 days | $5,148 – $6,864 | $5,920 – $7,894 |
| Baton Rouge to Saint Paul | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Baton Rouge to Minneapolis | ~1,178 mi | 3–7 days | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| Lafayette to Saint Paul | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Lafayette to Minneapolis | ~1,193 mi | 3–7 days | $5,369 – $7,158 | $6,174 – $8,232 |
| New Orleans to Saint Paul | ~1,223 mi | 7–14 days | $5,504 – $7,338 | $6,329 – $8,439 |
| New Orleans to Minneapolis | ~1,227 mi | 7–14 days | $5,522 – $7,362 | $6,350 – $8,466 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,227 miles. From our model that is $5,522 – $7,362 for a two-bedroom home and $6,350 – $8,466 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,975 – $5,301 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,650 – $3,534. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Minnesota, distances run from 931 to 1,227 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Minnesota take?
New Orleans to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Louisiana to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,650 – $3,534 for a two-bedroom home over 1,227 miles against $5,522 – $7,362 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,975 – $5,301, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 385 people (±290) moved from Louisiana to Minnesota that year. That makes Louisiana the 36th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.