Moving from Louisianato Nevada
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Las Vegas it is about 1,760 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,441 to 2,102 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
New Orleans to Las Vegas, 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 Nevada.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Nevada
At about 1,760 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,920 – $10,560 for a two-bedroom home and $9,108 – $12,144 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,702 – $7,603; a freight trailer is $3,802 – $5,069.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,940 – $7,920 | $4,277 – $5,702 | $2,851 – $3,802 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,128 – $9,504 | $5,132 – $6,843 | $3,421 – $4,562 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,920 – $10,560 | $5,702 – $7,603 | $3,802 – $5,069 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,108 – $12,144 | $6,558 – $8,744 | $4,372 – $5,829 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,296 – $13,728 | $7,413 – $9,884 | $4,942 – $6,589 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,880 – $15,840 | $8,554 – $11,405 | $5,702 – $7,603 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,760 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 Nevada
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 18 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Henderson | ~1,441 mi | 7–14 days | $6,485 – $8,646 | $7,457 – $9,943 |
| Shreveport to North Las Vegas | ~1,448 mi | 7–14 days | $6,516 – $8,688 | $7,493 – $9,991 |
| Shreveport to Paradise | ~1,449 mi | 7–14 days | $6,521 – $8,694 | $7,499 – $9,998 |
| Shreveport to Las Vegas | ~1,451 mi | 7–14 days | $6,530 – $8,706 | $7,509 – $10,012 |
| Shreveport to Spring Valley | ~1,457 mi | 7–14 days | $6,557 – $8,742 | $7,540 – $10,053 |
| Lafayette to Henderson | ~1,616 mi | 7–14 days | $7,272 – $9,696 | $8,363 – $11,150 |
| Lafayette to North Las Vegas | ~1,625 mi | 7–14 days | $7,313 – $9,750 | $8,409 – $11,212 |
| Lafayette to Paradise | ~1,625 mi | 7–14 days | $7,313 – $9,750 | $8,409 – $11,212 |
| Lafayette to Las Vegas | ~1,627 mi | 7–14 days | $7,322 – $9,762 | $8,420 – $11,226 |
| Lafayette to Spring Valley | ~1,633 mi | 7–14 days | $7,349 – $9,798 | $8,451 – $11,268 |
| Baton Rouge to Henderson | ~1,663 mi | 7–14 days | $7,484 – $9,978 | $8,606 – $11,475 |
| Baton Rouge to North Las Vegas | ~1,671 mi | 7–14 days | $7,520 – $10,026 | $8,647 – $11,530 |
| Baton Rouge to Paradise | ~1,671 mi | 7–14 days | $7,520 – $10,026 | $8,647 – $11,530 |
| Baton Rouge to Las Vegas | ~1,673 mi | 7–14 days | $7,529 – $10,038 | $8,658 – $11,544 |
| Baton Rouge to Spring Valley | ~1,679 mi | 7–14 days | $7,556 – $10,074 | $8,689 – $11,585 |
| New Orleans to Henderson | ~1,750 mi | 7–14 days | $7,875 – $10,500 | $9,056 – $12,075 |
| New Orleans to North Las Vegas | ~1,758 mi | 7–14 days | $7,911 – $10,548 | $9,098 – $12,130 |
| New Orleans to Paradise | ~1,758 mi | 7–14 days | $7,911 – $10,548 | $9,098 – $12,130 |
| New Orleans to Las Vegas | ~1,760 mi | 7–14 days | $7,920 – $10,560 | $9,108 – $12,144 |
| New Orleans to Spring Valley | ~1,766 mi | 7–14 days | $7,947 – $10,596 | $9,139 – $12,185 |
| Shreveport to Carson City | ~1,775 mi | 7–14 days | $7,988 – $10,650 | $9,186 – $12,247 |
| Shreveport to Reno | ~1,782 mi | 7–14 days | $8,019 – $10,692 | $9,222 – $12,296 |
| Lafayette to Carson City | ~1,965 mi | 7–14 days | $8,843 – $11,790 | $10,169 – $13,559 |
| Lafayette to Reno | ~1,974 mi | 7–14 days | $8,883 – $11,844 | $10,215 – $13,621 |
| Baton Rouge to Carson City | ~2,006 mi | 7–14 days | $9,027 – $12,036 | $10,381 – $13,841 |
| Baton Rouge to Reno | ~2,015 mi | 7–14 days | $9,068 – $12,090 | $10,428 – $13,904 |
| New Orleans to Carson City | ~2,094 mi | 7–14 days | $9,423 – $12,564 | $10,836 – $14,449 |
| New Orleans to Reno | ~2,102 mi | 7–14 days | $9,459 – $12,612 | $10,878 – $14,504 |
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 1,760 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 Nevada end
123 household-goods carriers are based in Nevada — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Las Vegas runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,920 – $10,560 | $9,900 – $13,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,108 – $12,144 | $11,385 – $15,180 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Nevada moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Nevada?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Las Vegas, the distance is about 1,760 miles. From our model that is $7,920 – $10,560 for a two-bedroom home and $9,108 – $12,144 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,702 – $7,603 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,802 – $5,069. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Nevada, distances run from 1,441 to 2,102 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Nevada take?
New Orleans to Las Vegas is 4 days on the road (about 32 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 Nevada?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Louisiana into Nevada 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 Nevada?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,802 – $5,069 for a two-bedroom home over 1,760 miles against $7,920 – $10,560 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 $11,385 – $15,180 rather than $9,108 – $12,144.