Moving from Louisianato Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Nashville it is about 547 miles and about 10 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 326 to 717 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
New Orleans to Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Tennessee
At about 547 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,462 – $3,282 for a two-bedroom home and $2,831 – $3,774 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,772 – $2,363; a freight trailer is $1,182 – $1,575.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,846 – $2,462 | $1,329 – $1,772 | $886 – $1,182 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,215 – $2,954 | $1,595 – $2,127 | $1,063 – $1,418 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,462 – $3,282 | $1,772 – $2,363 | $1,182 – $1,575 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,831 – $3,774 | $2,038 – $2,717 | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,200 – $4,267 | $2,304 – $3,072 | $1,536 – $2,048 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,692 – $4,923 | $2,658 – $3,545 | $1,772 – $2,363 |
Transport only, for an estimated 547 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 Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 12 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Memphis | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Baton Rouge to Memphis | ~386 mi | 1–3 days | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,998 – $2,663 |
| New Orleans to Memphis | ~418 mi | 3–7 days | $1,881 – $2,508 | $2,163 – $2,884 |
| Lafayette to Memphis | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| New Orleans to Chattanooga | ~522 mi | 3–7 days | $2,349 – $3,132 | $2,701 – $3,602 |
| Baton Rouge to Chattanooga | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| New Orleans to Nashville | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Baton Rouge to Nashville | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Shreveport to Nashville | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Lafayette to Nashville | ~596 mi | 3–7 days | $2,682 – $3,576 | $3,084 – $4,112 |
| Lafayette to Chattanooga | ~600 mi | 3–7 days | $2,700 – $3,600 | $3,105 – $4,140 |
| Shreveport to Chattanooga | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| New Orleans to Knoxville | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| Baton Rouge to Knoxville | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Shreveport to Knoxville | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Lafayette to Knoxville | ~717 mi | 3–7 days | $3,227 – $4,302 | $3,710 – $4,947 |
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 547 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 Tennessee end
274 household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Nashville runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,462 – $3,282 | $3,078 – $4,103 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,831 – $3,774 | $3,539 – $4,718 |
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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Nashville, the distance is about 547 miles. From our model that is $2,462 – $3,282 for a two-bedroom home and $2,831 – $3,774 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,772 – $2,363 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,182 – $1,575. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Tennessee, distances run from 326 to 717 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Tennessee take?
New Orleans to Nashville is about 10 hours. 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 Tennessee?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Louisiana into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,182 – $1,575 for a two-bedroom home over 547 miles against $2,462 – $3,282 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 $3,539 – $4,718 rather than $2,831 – $3,774.