Moving from New Orleans, LA to Lafayette, LA
About 138 miles inside Louisiana. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Louisiana, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 Lafayette, LA covers about 138 miles and is a move within Louisiana. Full-service movers cost $621 – $828 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 448 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 138 miles, about 3 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 $621 – $828. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Louisiana
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from New Orleans to Lafayette
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $466 – $621 | $335 – $447 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $559 – $745 | $402 – $537 | $268 – $358 |
| 2 bedrooms | $621 – $828 | $447 – $596 | $298 – $397 |
| 3 bedrooms | $714 – $952 | $514 – $686 | $343 – $457 |
| 4 bedrooms | $807 – $1,076 | $581 – $775 | $388 – $517 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $932 – $1,242 | $671 – $894 | $447 – $596 |
Transport only, for an estimated 138 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 Lafayette
138 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $690. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $621 to $828, 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 Lafayette
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 448 people a year (±286) moved from Orleans Parish, LA, home to New Orleans, to Lafayette Parish, LA, home to Lafayette. Going the other way: about 451 people a year (±173). Movers from Orleans Parish make up 3.9% of the 11,479 people a year who moved into Lafayette Parish from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Iberia Parish, LA | 981 ±616 |
| Acadia Parish, LA | 946 ±511 |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 875 ±350 |
| Harris County, TX | 858 ±619 |
| St. Landry Parish, LA | 778 ±300 |
Licensed movers at each end
17 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of New Orleans. 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 Lafayette end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Lafayette: Dixie Storage and Transfer Co (Port Barre, 19 trucks), A-1 Moving & Storage Co Inc (Lafayette, 7 trucks), Bacio Acadiana Movers LLC (Lafayette, 4 trucks), Clark Moving Specialists LLC (Lafayette, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Louisiana, so Louisiana rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Louisiana licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Louisiana, so your protection on this 138-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book New Orleans to Lafayette
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 138 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 Lafayette
A local move inside Lafayette later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $425 – $691 for a two-bedroom home and $705 – $1,263 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Lafayette are Baton Rouge (about 62 mi), New Orleans (about 138 mi), Gulfport (about 205 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 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 |
| New Orleans to Austin, TX | ~535 mi | $2,408 – $3,210 |
Also moving to Lafayette: from Baton Rouge, LA, from Houston, TX, from Memphis, TN, from Atlanta, GA.
New Orleans to Lafayette moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New Orleans to Lafayette?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 138 miles cost about $466 – $621 for a studio, $621 – $828 for a two-bedroom home and $714 – $952 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from New Orleans to Lafayette take?
The drive is about 3 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 Lafayette?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $298 – $397 for a two-bedroom home, against $621 – $828 with full-service movers; a moving container is $447 – $596.
Is New Orleans to Lafayette an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Louisiana, so the move is regulated by Louisiana rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Louisiana requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from New Orleans to Lafayette each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 448 people a year (margin of error ±286) moved from Orleans Parish, which contains New Orleans, to Lafayette Parish, which contains Lafayette.
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.