Moving from Louisiana to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Fargo it is about 1,426 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,172 to 1,514 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.
- ~1,426 miNew Orleans → Fargo
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,417+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
Between New Orleans and Fargo it is about 1,426 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,417 – $8,556 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
New Orleans to Fargo, 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 North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to North Dakota
At about 1,426 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,417 – $8,556 for a two-bedroom home and $7,380 – $9,839 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,620 – $6,160; a freight trailer is $3,080 – $4,107.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,813 – $6,417 | $3,465 – $4,620 | $2,310 – $3,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,775 – $7,700 | $4,158 – $5,544 | $2,772 – $3,696 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,417 – $8,556 | $4,620 – $6,160 | $3,080 – $4,107 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,380 – $9,839 | $5,313 – $7,084 | $3,542 – $4,723 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,342 – $11,123 | $6,006 – $8,008 | $4,004 – $5,339 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,626 – $12,834 | $6,930 – $9,240 | $4,620 – $6,160 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,426 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 North Dakota
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 Fargo | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Shreveport to Bismarck | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Baton Rouge to Fargo | ~1,369 mi | 7–14 days | $6,161 – $8,214 | $7,085 – $9,446 |
| Lafayette to Fargo | ~1,376 mi | 7–14 days | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| New Orleans to Fargo | ~1,426 mi | 7–14 days | $6,417 – $8,556 | $7,380 – $9,839 |
| Lafayette to Bismarck | ~1,445 mi | 7–14 days | $6,503 – $8,670 | $7,478 – $9,970 |
| Baton Rouge to Bismarck | ~1,447 mi | 7–14 days | $6,512 – $8,682 | $7,488 – $9,984 |
| New Orleans to Bismarck | ~1,514 mi | 7–14 days | $6,813 – $9,084 | $7,835 – $10,447 |
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 North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota 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 North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Fargo, the distance is about 1,426 miles. From our model that is $6,417 – $8,556 for a two-bedroom home and $7,380 – $9,839 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,620 – $6,160 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,080 – $4,107. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Louisiana and North Dakota, distances run from 1,172 to 1,514 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to North Dakota take?
New Orleans to Fargo is 3 days on the road (about 26 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 North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,080 – $4,107 for a two-bedroom home over 1,426 miles against $6,417 – $8,556 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,620 – $6,160, splits the difference and gives you days to load.