Moving from New Orleans, LA to Ann Arbor, MI
About 1,074 miles across a state line, from Louisiana into Michigan, 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 New Orleans, LA to Ann Arbor, MI covers about 1,074 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,833 – $6,444 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 1,074 miles between Louisiana and Michigan, 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 $4,833 – $6,444 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from New Orleans to Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,625 – $4,833 | $2,610 – $3,480 | $1,740 – $2,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,350 – $5,800 | $3,132 – $4,176 | $2,088 – $2,784 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,833 – $6,444 | $3,480 – $4,640 | $2,320 – $3,093 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,558 – $7,411 | $4,002 – $5,336 | $2,668 – $3,557 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,283 – $8,377 | $4,524 – $6,032 | $3,016 – $4,021 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,250 – $9,666 | $5,220 – $6,960 | $3,480 – $4,640 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,074 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, New Orleans to Ann Arbor
1,074 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,370. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,833 to $6,444, 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 New Orleans to Ann Arbor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Orleans Parish, LA to Washtenaw County, MI, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Orleans Parish mostly go to the counties listed below. The reverse trip does register: about 5 people a year (±8). The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 964 people a year (±539) moving from Louisiana to Michigan and about 1,703 people a year (±2,149) from Michigan to Louisiana — a net gain for Louisiana of about 739 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 5,531 ±900 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 2,202 ±833 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 1,093 ±288 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 1,023 ±771 |
| Harris County, TX | 885 ±545 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 6,351 ±753 |
| Oakland County, MI | 3,405 ±506 |
| Cook County, IL | 962 ±198 |
| Ingham County, MI | 800 ±223 |
| Livingston County, MI | 796 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
10 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of New Orleans (17 counting those licensed only inside Louisiana). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 50.0% of their 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Machinery Movers IncUSDOT 237453 | Jefferson · 5 mi | 24 trucks | 3 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co IncUSDOT 77814 | Harahan · 8 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Lee Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 3372702 | New Orleans · 18 mi | 5 trucks | 2 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Atmosphere MoversUSDOT 1043891 | Mandeville · 28 mi | 5 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Moving Nola LLCUSDOT 4067652 | Gretna · 5 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Audubon Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 273406 | Kenner · 11 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Ann Arbor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Louisiana into Michigan, 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 New Orleans to Ann Arbor
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 1,074 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Ann Arbor
A local move inside Ann Arbor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Ann Arbor are Detroit (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 52 mi), Lansing (about 60 mi).
Other routes from New Orleans
All routes from New Orleans, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to Baton Rouge, LA | ~87 mi | $425 – $691 |
| New Orleans to Lafayette, LA | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| New Orleans to Jackson, MS | ~189 mi | $851 – $1,134 |
| New Orleans to Shreveport, LA | ~326 mi | $1,467 – $1,956 |
| New Orleans to Houston, TX | ~370 mi | $1,665 – $2,220 |
| New Orleans to Tallahassee, FL | ~405 mi | $1,823 – $2,430 |
| New Orleans to Atlanta, GA | ~495 mi | $2,228 – $2,970 |
| New Orleans to Dallas, TX | ~515 mi | $2,318 – $3,090 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
New Orleans to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Orleans to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,074 miles cost about $3,625 – $4,833 for a studio, $4,833 – $6,444 for a two-bedroom home and $5,558 – $7,411 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New Orleans to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), 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 New Orleans to Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,320 – $3,093 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,833 – $6,444 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,480 – $4,640.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Orleans to Ann Arbor?
Yes. New Orleans is in Louisiana and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 10 listed movers within 30 miles of New Orleans hold it.
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.