Moving from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX
About 370 miles across a state line, from Louisiana into Texas, 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 Houston, TX covers about 370 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,665 – $2,220 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 885 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 370 miles, about 7 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 $1,665 – $2,220. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from New Orleans to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,249 – $1,665 | $899 – $1,199 | $599 – $799 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,499 – $1,998 | $1,079 – $1,439 | $719 – $959 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,665 – $2,220 | $1,199 – $1,598 | $799 – $1,066 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,915 – $2,553 | $1,379 – $1,838 | $919 – $1,225 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,165 – $2,886 | $1,558 – $2,078 | $1,039 – $1,385 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,498 – $3,330 | $1,798 – $2,398 | $1,199 – $1,598 |
Transport only, for an estimated 370 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 Houston
370 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,850. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,665 to $2,220, 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 Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 885 people a year (±545) moved from Orleans Parish, LA, home to New Orleans, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 662 people a year (±203). Movers from Orleans Parish make up 0.5% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 24,170 people a year (±5,369) moving from Louisiana to Texas and about 19,850 people a year (±3,560) from Texas to Louisiana — a net gain for Texas of about 4,320 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 |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
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 Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Louisiana into Texas, 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 Houston
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 370 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 Houston
A local move inside Houston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 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 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 |
| New Orleans to Austin, TX | ~535 mi | $2,408 – $3,210 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
New Orleans to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Orleans to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 370 miles cost about $1,249 – $1,665 for a studio, $1,665 – $2,220 for a two-bedroom home and $1,915 – $2,553 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New Orleans to Houston take?
The drive is about 7 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 New Orleans to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $799 – $1,066 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,665 – $2,220 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,199 – $1,598.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for New Orleans to Houston?
Yes. New Orleans is in Louisiana and Houston is in Texas, 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.
How many people move from New Orleans to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 885 people a year (margin of error ±545) moved from Orleans Parish, which contains New Orleans, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
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.