Moving from Louisiana to Oklahoma
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Oklahoma City it is about 672 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 329 to 672 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.
- ~672 miNew Orleans → Oklahoma City
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,024+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,963 people moved from Louisiana to Oklahoma in 2024 (Census estimate, ±875), and about 1,461 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Oklahoma City it is about 672 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,024 – $4,032 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Oklahoma
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,963 people a year (±875), against about 1,461 (±1,073) from Oklahoma to Louisiana, so Oklahoma gains about 502 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 12th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oklahoma; Oklahoma took in about 106,621 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | Cleveland County | 114 ±184* |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Tulsa County | 70 ±50 |
| Lafourche Parish | Cleveland County | 62 ±71* |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Oklahoma County | 58 ±47 |
| Livingston Parish | Payne County | 54 ±92* |
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 Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Oklahoma
At about 672 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home and $3,478 – $4,637 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,177 – $2,903; a freight trailer is $1,452 – $1,935.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,268 – $3,024 | $1,633 – $2,177 | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,722 – $3,629 | $1,960 – $2,613 | $1,306 – $1,742 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,024 – $4,032 | $2,177 – $2,903 | $1,452 – $1,935 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,478 – $4,637 | $2,504 – $3,338 | $1,669 – $2,226 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,931 – $5,242 | $2,830 – $3,774 | $1,887 – $2,516 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,536 – $6,048 | $3,266 – $4,355 | $2,177 – $2,903 |
Transport only, for an estimated 672 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 Oklahoma
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Tulsa | ~329 mi | 1–3 days | $1,481 – $1,974 | $1,703 – $2,270 |
| Shreveport to Norman | ~330 mi | 1–3 days | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,708 – $2,277 |
| Shreveport to Oklahoma City | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Lafayette to Norman | ~546 mi | 3–7 days | $2,457 – $3,276 | $2,826 – $3,767 |
| Lafayette to Tulsa | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Baton Rouge to Tulsa | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Lafayette to Oklahoma City | ~564 mi | 3–7 days | $2,538 – $3,384 | $2,919 – $3,892 |
| Baton Rouge to Norman | ~572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
| Baton Rouge to Oklahoma City | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| New Orleans to Tulsa | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| New Orleans to Norman | ~655 mi | 3–7 days | $2,948 – $3,930 | $3,390 – $4,519 |
| New Orleans to Oklahoma City | ~672 mi | 3–7 days | $3,024 – $4,032 | $3,478 – $4,637 |
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 Oklahoma end, 181 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oklahoma, moving costs in Oklahoma, or the reverse trip, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Oklahoma?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Oklahoma City, the distance is about 672 miles. From our model that is $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home and $3,478 – $4,637 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,177 – $2,903 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,452 – $1,935. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Oklahoma, distances run from 329 to 672 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Oklahoma take?
New Orleans to Oklahoma City is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Oklahoma?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,452 – $1,935 for a two-bedroom home over 672 miles against $3,024 – $4,032 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,177 – $2,903, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Oklahoma each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,963 people (±875) moved from Louisiana to Oklahoma that year, against about 1,461 (±1,073) from Oklahoma to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 12th-largest source of new residents for Oklahoma among the states.