Moving from Louisiana to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Salt Lake City it is about 1,670 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,314 to 1,690 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.
- ~1,670 miNew Orleans → Salt Lake City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,515+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
Between New Orleans and Salt Lake City it is about 1,670 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,515 – $10,020 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
New Orleans to Salt Lake 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Utah
At about 1,670 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,515 – $10,020 for a two-bedroom home and $8,642 – $11,523 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,411 – $7,214; a freight trailer is $3,607 – $4,810.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,636 – $7,515 | $4,058 – $5,411 | $2,705 – $3,607 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,764 – $9,018 | $4,870 – $6,493 | $3,246 – $4,329 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,515 – $10,020 | $5,411 – $7,214 | $3,607 – $4,810 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,642 – $11,523 | $6,222 – $8,297 | $4,148 – $5,531 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,770 – $13,026 | $7,034 – $9,379 | $4,689 – $6,252 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,273 – $15,030 | $8,116 – $10,822 | $5,411 – $7,214 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,670 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 Utah
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 Provo | ~1,314 mi | 7–14 days | $5,913 – $7,884 | $6,800 – $9,067 |
| Shreveport to Salt Lake City | ~1,344 mi | 7–14 days | $6,048 – $8,064 | $6,955 – $9,274 |
| Shreveport to Saint George | ~1,359 mi | 7–14 days | $6,116 – $8,154 | $7,033 – $9,377 |
| Shreveport to Ogden | ~1,364 mi | 7–14 days | $6,138 – $8,184 | $7,059 – $9,412 |
| Lafayette to Provo | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Lafayette to Saint George | ~1,543 mi | 7–14 days | $6,944 – $9,258 | $7,985 – $10,647 |
| Lafayette to Salt Lake City | ~1,550 mi | 7–14 days | $6,975 – $9,300 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| Baton Rouge to Provo | ~1,554 mi | 7–14 days | $6,993 – $9,324 | $8,042 – $10,723 |
| Lafayette to Ogden | ~1,572 mi | 7–14 days | $7,074 – $9,432 | $8,135 – $10,847 |
| Baton Rouge to Salt Lake City | ~1,584 mi | 7–14 days | $7,128 – $9,504 | $8,197 – $10,930 |
| Baton Rouge to Saint George | ~1,587 mi | 7–14 days | $7,142 – $9,522 | $8,213 – $10,950 |
| Baton Rouge to Ogden | ~1,605 mi | 7–14 days | $7,223 – $9,630 | $8,306 – $11,074 |
| New Orleans to Provo | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| New Orleans to Salt Lake City | ~1,670 mi | 7–14 days | $7,515 – $10,020 | $8,642 – $11,523 |
| New Orleans to Saint George | ~1,674 mi | 7–14 days | $7,533 – $10,044 | $8,663 – $11,551 |
| New Orleans to Ogden | ~1,690 mi | 7–14 days | $7,605 – $10,140 | $8,746 – $11,661 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 1,670 miles. From our model that is $7,515 – $10,020 for a two-bedroom home and $8,642 – $11,523 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,411 – $7,214 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,607 – $4,810. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Utah, distances run from 1,314 to 1,690 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Utah take?
New Orleans to Salt Lake City is 4 days on the road (about 30 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 Utah?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,607 – $4,810 for a two-bedroom home over 1,670 miles against $7,515 – $10,020 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,411 – $7,214, splits the difference and gives you days to load.