Moving from Louisianato Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Saint Louis it is about 698 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 379 to 795 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
New Orleans to Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Missouri
At about 698 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,141 – $4,188 for a two-bedroom home and $3,612 – $4,816 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,262 – $3,015; a freight trailer is $1,508 – $2,010.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,356 – $3,141 | $1,696 – $2,262 | $1,131 – $1,508 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,827 – $3,769 | $2,035 – $2,714 | $1,357 – $1,809 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,141 – $4,188 | $2,262 – $3,015 | $1,508 – $2,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,612 – $4,816 | $2,601 – $3,468 | $1,734 – $2,312 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,083 – $5,444 | $2,940 – $3,920 | $1,960 – $2,613 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,712 – $6,282 | $3,392 – $4,523 | $2,262 – $3,015 |
Transport only, for an estimated 698 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 Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Springfield | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Shreveport to Columbia | ~527 mi | 3–7 days | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Shreveport to Kansas City | ~533 mi | 3–7 days | $2,399 – $3,198 | $2,758 – $3,678 |
| Shreveport to Saint Louis | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Baton Rouge to Springfield | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Lafayette to Springfield | ~570 mi | 3–7 days | $2,565 – $3,420 | $2,950 – $3,933 |
| New Orleans to Springfield | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Baton Rouge to Saint Louis | ~662 mi | 3–7 days | $2,979 – $3,972 | $3,426 – $4,568 |
| Baton Rouge to Columbia | ~689 mi | 3–7 days | $3,101 – $4,134 | $3,566 – $4,754 |
| Lafayette to Saint Louis | ~689 mi | 3–7 days | $3,101 – $4,134 | $3,566 – $4,754 |
| New Orleans to Saint Louis | ~698 mi | 3–7 days | $3,141 – $4,188 | $3,612 – $4,816 |
| Lafayette to Columbia | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Baton Rouge to Kansas City | ~732 mi | 3–7 days | $3,294 – $4,392 | $3,788 – $5,051 |
| Lafayette to Kansas City | ~736 mi | 3–7 days | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
| New Orleans to Columbia | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| New Orleans to Kansas City | ~795 mi | 3–7 days | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 698 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Louisiana
72 household-goods carriers in Louisiana are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- American Machinery Movers Inc, Jefferson · USDOT 237453 · 24 trucks
- American Moving And Storage Of Leesville Inc, Leesville · USDOT 205336 · 24 trucks
- Dixie Storage And Transfer Co, Port Barre · USDOT 709375 · 19 trucks
- Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc, Harahan · USDOT 77814 · 8 trucks
- A-1 Moving & Storage Co Inc, Lafayette · USDOT 52766 · 7 trucks
At the Missouri end
245 household-goods carriers are based in Missouri — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Saint Louis runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,141 – $4,188 | $3,926 – $5,235 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,612 – $4,816 | $4,515 – $6,020 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Saint Louis, the distance is about 698 miles. From our model that is $3,141 – $4,188 for a two-bedroom home and $3,612 – $4,816 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,262 – $3,015 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,508 – $2,010. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Missouri, distances run from 379 to 795 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Missouri take?
New Orleans to Saint Louis is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Missouri?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Louisiana into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,508 – $2,010 for a two-bedroom home over 698 miles against $3,141 – $4,188 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $4,515 – $6,020 rather than $3,612 – $4,816.