Moving from Missouri to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and New Orleans it is about 698 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 379 to 795 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.
- ~698 miSaint Louis → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,141+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,795 people moved from Missouri to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,481), and about 1,261 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and New Orleans it is about 698 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,141 – $4,188 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,795 people a year (±2,481), against about 1,261 (±674) from Louisiana to Missouri, so Louisiana gains about 1,534 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 7th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | Bossier Parish | 80 ±114* |
| Lafayette County | Ascension Parish | 78 ±128* |
| Pulaski County | Rapides Parish | 67 ±98* |
| Jackson County | Caddo Parish | 55 ±63* |
| Pulaski County | Vernon Parish | 50 ±75* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Louisiana
At about 698 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,141 – $4,188 for a two-bedroom home and $3,612 – $4,816 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,262 – $3,015; a freight trailer is $1,508 – $2,010.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,356 – $3,141 | $1,696 – $2,262 | $1,131 – $1,508 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,827 – $3,769 | $2,035 – $2,714 | $1,357 – $1,809 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,141 – $4,188 | $2,262 – $3,015 | $1,508 – $2,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,612 – $4,816 | $2,601 – $3,468 | $1,734 – $2,312 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,083 – $5,444 | $2,940 – $3,920 | $1,960 – $2,613 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,712 – $6,282 | $3,392 – $4,523 | $2,262 – $3,015 |
Transport only, for an estimated 698 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Shreveport | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Columbia to Shreveport | ~527 mi | 3–7 days | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Kansas City to Shreveport | ~533 mi | 3–7 days | $2,399 – $3,198 | $2,758 – $3,678 |
| Saint Louis to Shreveport | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Springfield to Baton Rouge | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Springfield to Lafayette | ~570 mi | 3–7 days | $2,565 – $3,420 | $2,950 – $3,933 |
| Springfield to New Orleans | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Saint Louis to Baton Rouge | ~662 mi | 3–7 days | $2,979 – $3,972 | $3,426 – $4,568 |
| Columbia to Baton Rouge | ~689 mi | 3–7 days | $3,101 – $4,134 | $3,566 – $4,754 |
| Saint Louis to Lafayette | ~689 mi | 3–7 days | $3,101 – $4,134 | $3,566 – $4,754 |
| Saint Louis to New Orleans | ~698 mi | 3–7 days | $3,141 – $4,188 | $3,612 – $4,816 |
| Columbia to Lafayette | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Kansas City to Baton Rouge | ~732 mi | 3–7 days | $3,294 – $4,392 | $3,788 – $5,051 |
| Kansas City to Lafayette | ~736 mi | 3–7 days | $3,312 – $4,416 | $3,809 – $5,078 |
| Columbia to New Orleans | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| Kansas City to New Orleans | ~795 mi | 3–7 days | $3,578 – $4,770 | $4,114 – $5,485 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and New Orleans, the distance is about 698 miles. From our model that is $3,141 – $4,188 for a two-bedroom home and $3,612 – $4,816 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,262 – $3,015 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,508 – $2,010. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Missouri and Louisiana, distances run from 379 to 795 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Louisiana take?
Saint Louis to New Orleans is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Missouri to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,508 – $2,010 for a two-bedroom home over 698 miles against $3,141 – $4,188 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,262 – $3,015, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,795 people (±2,481) moved from Missouri to Louisiana that year, against about 1,261 (±674) from Louisiana to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 7th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.