Moving from Jackson, MS to Baton Rouge, LA
About 164 miles across a state line, from Mississippi into Louisiana, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Jackson, MS to Baton Rouge, LA covers about 164 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $738 – $984 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 128 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 164 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $738 – $984. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Jackson to Baton Rouge
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $554 – $738 | $399 – $531 | $266 – $354 |
| 1 bedroom | $664 – $886 | $478 – $638 | $319 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $738 – $984 | $531 – $708 | $354 – $472 |
| 3 bedrooms | $849 – $1,132 | $611 – $815 | $407 – $543 |
| 4 bedrooms | $959 – $1,279 | $691 – $921 | $461 – $614 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,107 – $1,476 | $797 – $1,063 | $531 – $708 |
Transport only, for an estimated 164 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Jackson to Baton Rouge
164 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $820. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $738 to $984, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Jackson to Baton Rouge
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 128 people a year (±92) moved from Hinds County, MS, home to Jackson, to East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, home to Baton Rouge. Going the other way: about 271 people a year (±191). Movers from Hinds County make up 0.6% of the 22,011 people a year who moved into East Baton Rouge Parish from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,108 people a year (±1,973) moving from Mississippi to Louisiana and about 7,040 people a year (±1,846) from Louisiana to Mississippi — a net gain for Mississippi of about 1,932 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rankin County, MS | 3,094 ±821 |
| Madison County, MS | 2,005 ±543 |
| Jackson County, MS | 796 ±540 |
| Henry County, GA | 371 ±357 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 340 ±357 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Ascension Parish, LA | 1,861 ±547 |
| Livingston Parish, LA | 1,480 ±451 |
| East Feliciana Parish, LA | 1,328 ±746 |
| Orleans Parish, LA | 1,093 ±288 |
| Tangipahoa Parish, LA | 744 ±468 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Jackson (10 counting those licensed only inside Mississippi). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 13 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Movers LLCUSDOT 761377 | Jackson · 5 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atob Relocations LLCUSDOT 4509509 | Ridgeland · 9 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 1925341 | Madison · 14 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| McClelland Moving Service IncUSDOT 846372 | Jackson · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Mighty Strong Movers LLCUSDOT 3002701 | Rigdeland · 9 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Khallid DawsonUSDOT 4351992 | Brandon · 17 mi | 1 truck | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Baton Rouge end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Baton Rouge: All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLC (Baton Rouge, 6 trucks), Tiger Moving LLC (Baton Rouge, 3 trucks), David Moving Company Inc (Baton Rouge, 3 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving (Baton Rouge, 2 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Mississippi into Louisiana, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Jackson to Baton Rouge
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 164 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Baton Rouge
A local move inside Baton Rouge later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $425 – $691 for a two-bedroom home and $705 – $1,263 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Baton Rouge are Lafayette (about 62 mi), New Orleans (about 87 mi), Gulfport (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Jackson
All routes from Jackson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Gulfport, MS | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Jackson to Memphis, TN | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Jackson to Houston, TX | ~412 mi | $1,854 – $2,472 |
| Jackson to Chicago, IL | ~789 mi | $3,551 – $4,734 |
| Jackson to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~795 mi | $3,578 – $4,770 |
| Jackson to Miami, FL | ~878 mi | $3,951 – $5,268 |
| Jackson to Ann Arbor, MI | ~903 mi | $4,064 – $5,418 |
| Jackson to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,891 mi | $8,510 – $11,346 |
Also moving to Baton Rouge: from Lafayette, LA, from New Orleans, LA, from Shreveport, LA, from Houston, TX.
Jackson to Baton Rouge moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Baton Rouge?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 164 miles cost about $554 – $738 for a studio, $738 – $984 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,132 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Jackson to Baton Rouge take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jackson to Baton Rouge?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $354 – $472 for a two-bedroom home, against $738 – $984 with full-service movers; a moving container is $531 – $708.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Jackson to Baton Rouge?
Yes. Jackson is in Mississippi and Baton Rouge is in Louisiana, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Jackson hold it.
How many people move from Jackson to Baton Rouge each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 128 people a year (margin of error ±92) moved from Hinds County, which contains Jackson, to East Baton Rouge Parish, which contains Baton Rouge.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.