Moving from Ohio to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and New Orleans it is about 931 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 24 city pairs we price between the two states run from 803 to 1,131 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.
- ~931 miColumbus → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,190+2-bedroom, movers
- 24City routes priced
In short
About 217 people moved from Ohio to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±206), and about 1,531 went the other way. Between Columbus and New Orleans it is about 931 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,190 – $5,586 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 217 people a year (±206), against about 1,531 (±1,232) from Louisiana to Ohio, so Louisiana loses about 1,314 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 32nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pickaway County | Jefferson Parish | 123 ±166* |
| Summit County | St. Tammany Parish | 109 ±110* |
| Ottawa County | Plaquemines Parish | 78 ±118* |
| Belmont County | Beauregard Parish | 60 ±75* |
| Greene County | Bossier Parish | 52 ±63* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Louisiana
At about 931 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,190 – $5,586 for a two-bedroom home and $4,818 – $6,424 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,016 – $4,022; a freight trailer is $2,011 – $2,681.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,142 – $4,190 | $2,262 – $3,016 | $1,508 – $2,011 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,771 – $5,027 | $2,715 – $3,620 | $1,810 – $2,413 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,190 – $5,586 | $3,016 – $4,022 | $2,011 – $2,681 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,818 – $6,424 | $3,469 – $4,625 | $2,313 – $3,083 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,446 – $7,262 | $3,921 – $5,228 | $2,614 – $3,486 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,284 – $8,379 | $4,525 – $6,033 | $3,016 – $4,022 |
Transport only, for an estimated 931 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 Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to Shreveport | ~803 mi | 3–7 days | $3,614 – $4,818 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
| Cincinnati to New Orleans | ~824 mi | 3–7 days | $3,708 – $4,944 | $4,264 – $5,686 |
| Cincinnati to Baton Rouge | ~825 mi | 3–7 days | $3,713 – $4,950 | $4,269 – $5,692 |
| Dayton to Shreveport | ~853 mi | 3–7 days | $3,839 – $5,118 | $4,414 – $5,886 |
| Cincinnati to Lafayette | ~872 mi | 3–7 days | $3,924 – $5,232 | $4,513 – $6,017 |
| Dayton to Baton Rouge | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Dayton to New Orleans | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Columbus to Shreveport | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Dayton to Lafayette | ~928 mi | 3–7 days | $4,176 – $5,568 | $4,802 – $6,403 |
| Columbus to New Orleans | ~931 mi | 3–7 days | $4,190 – $5,586 | $4,818 – $6,424 |
| Columbus to Baton Rouge | ~936 mi | 3–7 days | $4,212 – $5,616 | $4,844 – $6,458 |
| Columbus to Lafayette | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Toledo to Shreveport | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Toledo to Baton Rouge | ~1,030 mi | 3–7 days | $4,635 – $6,180 | $5,330 – $7,107 |
| Toledo to New Orleans | ~1,034 mi | 3–7 days | $4,653 – $6,204 | $5,351 – $7,135 |
| Akron to Shreveport | ~1,046 mi | 3–7 days | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
| Akron to New Orleans | ~1,056 mi | 3–7 days | $4,752 – $6,336 | $5,465 – $7,286 |
| Cleveland to Shreveport | ~1,059 mi | 3–7 days | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Akron to Baton Rouge | ~1,063 mi | 3–7 days | $4,784 – $6,378 | $5,501 – $7,335 |
| Toledo to Lafayette | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Cleveland to New Orleans | ~1,078 mi | 3–7 days | $4,851 – $6,468 | $5,579 – $7,438 |
| Cleveland to Baton Rouge | ~1,083 mi | 3–7 days | $4,874 – $6,498 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| Akron to Lafayette | ~1,112 mi | 3–7 days | $5,004 – $6,672 | $5,755 – $7,673 |
| Cleveland to Lafayette | ~1,131 mi | 3–7 days | $5,090 – $6,786 | $5,853 – $7,804 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and New Orleans, the distance is about 931 miles. From our model that is $4,190 – $5,586 for a two-bedroom home and $4,818 – $6,424 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,016 – $4,022 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,011 – $2,681. Across the 24 city pairs we price between Ohio and Louisiana, distances run from 803 to 1,131 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Louisiana take?
Columbus to New Orleans is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Ohio to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,011 – $2,681 for a two-bedroom home over 931 miles against $4,190 – $5,586 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,016 – $4,022, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 217 people (±206) moved from Ohio to Louisiana that year, against about 1,531 (±1,232) from Louisiana to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 32nd-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.