Moving from North Dakotato Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Fargo and New Orleans it is about 1,426 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,172 to 1,514 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Fargo 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 North Dakota and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from North Dakota to Louisiana
At about 1,426 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,417 – $8,556 for a two-bedroom home and $7,380 – $9,839 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,620 – $6,160; a freight trailer is $3,080 – $4,107.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,813 – $6,417 | $3,465 – $4,620 | $2,310 – $3,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,775 – $7,700 | $4,158 – $5,544 | $2,772 – $3,696 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,417 – $8,556 | $4,620 – $6,160 | $3,080 – $4,107 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,380 – $9,839 | $5,313 – $7,084 | $3,542 – $4,723 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,342 – $11,123 | $6,006 – $8,008 | $4,004 – $5,339 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,626 – $12,834 | $6,930 – $9,240 | $4,620 – $6,160 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,426 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 North Dakota to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Shreveport | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Bismarck to Shreveport | ~1,230 mi | 7–14 days | $5,535 – $7,380 | $6,365 – $8,487 |
| Fargo to Baton Rouge | ~1,369 mi | 7–14 days | $6,161 – $8,214 | $7,085 – $9,446 |
| Fargo to Lafayette | ~1,376 mi | 7–14 days | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| Fargo to New Orleans | ~1,426 mi | 7–14 days | $6,417 – $8,556 | $7,380 – $9,839 |
| Bismarck to Lafayette | ~1,445 mi | 7–14 days | $6,503 – $8,670 | $7,478 – $9,970 |
| Bismarck to Baton Rouge | ~1,447 mi | 7–14 days | $6,512 – $8,682 | $7,488 – $9,984 |
| Bismarck to New Orleans | ~1,514 mi | 7–14 days | $6,813 – $9,084 | $7,835 – $10,447 |
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 1,426 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 North Dakota
28 household-goods carriers in North Dakota are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Aaction Movers, Bismarck · USDOT 212818 · 37 trucks
- Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc, West Fargo · USDOT 3263587 · 33 trucks
- Reile'S Transfer & Delivery Inc, Fargo · USDOT 36127 · 15 trucks
- 2 Vets Moving Company, Bismarck · USDOT 3003189 · 11 trucks
- Senske & Son, Grand Forks · USDOT 125571 · 8 trucks
At the Louisiana end
72 household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside New Orleans runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,417 – $8,556 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,380 – $9,839 | $9,225 – $12,299 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 North Dakota
North Dakota to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Dakota to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Fargo and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,426 miles. From our model that is $6,417 – $8,556 for a two-bedroom home and $7,380 – $9,839 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,620 – $6,160 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,080 – $4,107. Across the 8 city pairs we price between North Dakota and Louisiana, distances run from 1,172 to 1,514 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Dakota to Louisiana take?
Fargo to New Orleans is 3 days on the road (about 26 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 North Dakota to Louisiana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from North Dakota into Louisiana 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 North Dakota to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,080 – $4,107 for a two-bedroom home over 1,426 miles against $6,417 – $8,556 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 $9,225 – $12,299 rather than $7,380 – $9,839.