Moving from North Dakota to 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 (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.
- ~1,426 miFargo → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,417+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 497 people moved from North Dakota to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±501). Between Fargo and New Orleans it is about 1,426 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,417 – $8,556 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 22 movers based in North Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Dakota to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 497 people a year (±501). North Dakota is the 25th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Ward County | Bossier Parish | 22 ±36* |
| Grand Forks County | Lafayette Parish | 17 ±37* |
| Grand Forks County | Bossier Parish | 10 ±16* |
| Cass County | St. Landry Parish | 5 ±8* |
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.
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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in North Dakota
12 of the 22 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 136 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 53 vehicle inspections (13.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 136 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMCWest Fargo, ND · USDOT 3263587 | 77 | 3 of 32 | 3 of 77 |
| Reile's Transfer & Delivery IncFargo, ND · USDOT 36127 | 30 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 30 |
| Senske & SonGrand Forks, ND · USDOT 125571 | 5 | none inspected | 0 of 5 |
| 2 Vets Moving CompanyBismarck, ND · USDOT 3003189 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Williston TransferWilliston, ND · USDOT 351315 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Quality Movers LLCBismarck, ND · USDOT 4271723 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
28 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Dakota, 22 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Dakota 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 North Dakota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from North Dakota into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 28 listed movers based in North Dakota, 22 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Dakota.
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, about $4,620 – $6,160, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from North Dakota to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 497 people (±501) moved from North Dakota to Louisiana that year. That makes North Dakota the 25th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.