Moving from Minnesota to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and New Orleans it is about 1,227 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 931 to 1,227 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.
- ~1,227 miMinneapolis → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,522+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
Between Minneapolis and New Orleans it is about 1,227 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,522 – $7,362 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Minneapolis to New Orleans, 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 Minnesota and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Louisiana
At about 1,227 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,522 – $7,362 for a two-bedroom home and $6,350 – $8,466 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,975 – $5,301; a freight trailer is $2,650 – $3,534.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,141 – $5,522 | $2,982 – $3,975 | $1,988 – $2,650 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,969 – $6,626 | $3,578 – $4,771 | $2,385 – $3,180 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,522 – $7,362 | $3,975 – $5,301 | $2,650 – $3,534 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,350 – $8,466 | $4,572 – $6,096 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,178 – $9,571 | $5,168 – $6,891 | $3,445 – $4,594 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,282 – $11,043 | $5,963 – $7,951 | $3,975 – $5,301 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,227 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 Minnesota to Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Shreveport | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Saint Paul to Shreveport | ~1,003 mi | 3–7 days | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Minneapolis to Shreveport | ~1,005 mi | 3–7 days | $4,523 – $6,030 | $5,201 – $6,935 |
| Rochester to Baton Rouge | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Rochester to Lafayette | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Rochester to New Orleans | ~1,144 mi | 3–7 days | $5,148 – $6,864 | $5,920 – $7,894 |
| Saint Paul to Baton Rouge | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Minneapolis to Baton Rouge | ~1,178 mi | 3–7 days | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| Saint Paul to Lafayette | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Minneapolis to Lafayette | ~1,193 mi | 3–7 days | $5,369 – $7,158 | $6,174 – $8,232 |
| Saint Paul to New Orleans | ~1,223 mi | 7–14 days | $5,504 – $7,338 | $6,329 – $8,439 |
| Minneapolis to New Orleans | ~1,227 mi | 7–14 days | $5,522 – $7,362 | $6,350 – $8,466 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota directory ranks them. At the Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana to Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,227 miles. From our model that is $5,522 – $7,362 for a two-bedroom home and $6,350 – $8,466 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,975 – $5,301 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,650 – $3,534. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Louisiana, distances run from 931 to 1,227 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Louisiana take?
Minneapolis to New Orleans is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 Minnesota to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,650 – $3,534 for a two-bedroom home over 1,227 miles against $5,522 – $7,362 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,975 – $5,301, splits the difference and gives you days to load.