Moving from Louisianato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 18 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
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 931 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 Ohio end
398 household-goods carriers are based in Ohio — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Columbus runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $4,190 – $5,586 | $5,238 – $6,983 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,818 – $6,424 | $6,023 – $8,030 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 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. Any move that crosses from Louisiana into Ohio 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 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 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 $6,023 – $8,030 rather than $4,818 – $6,424.