Moving from Louisiana to Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Columbus it is about 931 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 24 city pairs we price between the two states run from 803 to 1,131 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.
- ~931 miNew Orleans → Columbus
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,190+2-bedroom, movers
- 24City routes priced
In short
About 1,531 people moved from Louisiana to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,232), and about 217 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Columbus it is about 931 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,190 – $5,586 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,531 people a year (±1,232), against about 217 (±206) from Ohio to Louisiana, so Ohio gains about 1,314 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 26th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Logan County | 141 ±222* |
| Jefferson Parish | Franklin County | 104 ±139* |
| St. Tammany Parish | Hamilton County | 103 ±163* |
| Vernon Parish | Portage County | 87 ±146* |
| Orleans Parish | Franklin County | 61 ±67* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
New Orleans to Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Ohio
At about 931 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,190 – $5,586 for a two-bedroom home and $4,818 – $6,424 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,016 – $4,022; a freight trailer is $2,011 – $2,681.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,142 – $4,190 | $2,262 – $3,016 | $1,508 – $2,011 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,771 – $5,027 | $2,715 – $3,620 | $1,810 – $2,413 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,190 – $5,586 | $3,016 – $4,022 | $2,011 – $2,681 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,818 – $6,424 | $3,469 – $4,625 | $2,313 – $3,083 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,446 – $7,262 | $3,921 – $5,228 | $2,614 – $3,486 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,284 – $8,379 | $4,525 – $6,033 | $3,016 – $4,022 |
Transport only, for an estimated 931 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 Ohio
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 Cincinnati | ~803 mi | 3–7 days | $3,614 – $4,818 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
| New Orleans to Cincinnati | ~824 mi | 3–7 days | $3,708 – $4,944 | $4,264 – $5,686 |
| Baton Rouge to Cincinnati | ~825 mi | 3–7 days | $3,713 – $4,950 | $4,269 – $5,692 |
| Shreveport to Dayton | ~853 mi | 3–7 days | $3,839 – $5,118 | $4,414 – $5,886 |
| Lafayette to Cincinnati | ~872 mi | 3–7 days | $3,924 – $5,232 | $4,513 – $6,017 |
| Baton Rouge to Dayton | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| New Orleans to Dayton | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Shreveport to Columbus | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Lafayette to Dayton | ~928 mi | 3–7 days | $4,176 – $5,568 | $4,802 – $6,403 |
| New Orleans to Columbus | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Baton Rouge to Columbus | ~936 mi | 3–7 days | $4,212 – $5,616 | $4,844 – $6,458 |
| Lafayette to Columbus | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Shreveport to Toledo | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Baton Rouge to Toledo | ~1,030 mi | 3–7 days | $4,635 – $6,180 | $5,330 – $7,107 |
| New Orleans to Toledo | ~1,034 mi | 3–7 days | $4,653 – $6,204 | $5,351 – $7,135 |
| Shreveport to Akron | ~1,046 mi | 3–7 days | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
| New Orleans to Akron | ~1,056 mi | 3–7 days | $4,752 – $6,336 | $5,465 – $7,286 |
| Shreveport to Cleveland | ~1,059 mi | 3–7 days | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Baton Rouge to Akron | ~1,063 mi | 3–7 days | $4,784 – $6,378 | $5,501 – $7,335 |
| Lafayette to Toledo | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| New Orleans to Cleveland | ~1,078 mi | 3–7 days | $4,851 – $6,468 | $5,579 – $7,438 |
| Baton Rouge to Cleveland | ~1,083 mi | 3–7 days | $4,874 – $6,498 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| Lafayette to Akron | ~1,112 mi | 3–7 days | $5,004 – $6,672 | $5,755 – $7,673 |
| Lafayette to Cleveland | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
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 Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio 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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Columbus, the distance is about 931 miles. From our model that is $4,190 – $5,586 for a two-bedroom home and $4,818 – $6,424 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,016 – $4,022 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,011 – $2,681. Across the 24 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Ohio, distances run from 803 to 1,131 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Ohio take?
New Orleans to Columbus is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Louisiana to Ohio?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,011 – $2,681 for a two-bedroom home over 931 miles against $4,190 – $5,586 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,016 – $4,022, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,531 people (±1,232) moved from Louisiana to Ohio that year, against about 217 (±206) from Ohio to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 26th-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.