Moving from Oklahoma to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Oklahoma City and New Orleans it is about 672 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 329 to 672 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.
- ~672 miOklahoma City → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,024+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,461 people moved from Oklahoma to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,073), and about 1,963 went the other way. Between Oklahoma City and New Orleans it is about 672 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,024 – $4,032 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 43 movers based in Oklahoma hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oklahoma to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,461 people a year (±1,073), against about 1,963 (±875) from Louisiana to Oklahoma, so Louisiana loses about 502 people a year on this exchange. Oklahoma is the 15th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg County | Jefferson Parish | 222 ±301* |
| Oklahoma County | St. Tammany Parish | 126 ±131* |
| Oklahoma County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 93 ±103* |
| Comanche County | Vernon Parish | 76 ±65 |
| Oklahoma County | Calcasieu Parish | 72 ±82* |
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.
Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Oklahoma to Louisiana
At about 672 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home and $3,478 – $4,637 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,177 – $2,903; a freight trailer is $1,452 – $1,935.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,268 – $3,024 | $1,633 – $2,177 | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,722 – $3,629 | $1,960 – $2,613 | $1,306 – $1,742 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,024 – $4,032 | $2,177 – $2,903 | $1,452 – $1,935 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,478 – $4,637 | $2,504 – $3,338 | $1,669 – $2,226 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,931 – $5,242 | $2,830 – $3,774 | $1,887 – $2,516 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,536 – $6,048 | $3,266 – $4,355 | $2,177 – $2,903 |
Transport only, for an estimated 672 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 Oklahoma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa to Shreveport | ~329 mi | 1–3 days | $1,481 – $1,974 | $1,703 – $2,270 |
| Norman to Shreveport | ~330 mi | 1–3 days | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,708 – $2,277 |
| Oklahoma City to Shreveport | ~347 mi | 1–3 days | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,796 – $2,394 |
| Norman to Lafayette | ~546 mi | 3–7 days | $2,457 – $3,276 | $2,826 – $3,767 |
| Tulsa to Lafayette | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Tulsa to Baton Rouge | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Oklahoma City to Lafayette | ~564 mi | 3–7 days | $2,538 – $3,384 | $2,919 – $3,892 |
| Norman to Baton Rouge | ~572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
| Oklahoma City to Baton Rouge | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| Tulsa to New Orleans | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Norman to New Orleans | ~655 mi | 3–7 days | $2,948 – $3,930 | $3,390 – $4,519 |
| Oklahoma City to New Orleans | ~672 mi | 3–7 days | $3,024 – $4,032 | $3,478 – $4,637 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oklahoma
16 of the 43 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 40 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 24 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 5 of 40 driver inspections (12.5%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Relocation CompanyBroken Arrow, OK · USDOT 881885 | 7 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 7 |
| Accent Moving and Storage IncBroken Arrow, OK · USDOT 738121 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 5 |
| 2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving CompanyBroken Arrow, OK · USDOT 1017321 | 4 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Oklahoma City LLCMidwest City, OK · USDOT 1717663 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| MovingEnid, OK · USDOT 1364915 | 3 | none inspected | 0 of 3 |
| Dreamers Moving and Storage LLCMidwest City, OK · USDOT 4195662 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
181 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oklahoma, 43 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oklahoma
Oklahoma to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oklahoma to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Oklahoma City and New Orleans, the distance is about 672 miles. From our model that is $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home and $3,478 – $4,637 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,177 – $2,903 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,452 – $1,935. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Oklahoma and Louisiana, distances run from 329 to 672 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oklahoma to Louisiana take?
Oklahoma City to New Orleans is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Oklahoma to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Oklahoma into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 181 listed movers based in Oklahoma, 43 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oklahoma.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oklahoma to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,452 – $1,935 for a two-bedroom home over 672 miles against $3,024 – $4,032 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,177 – $2,903, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oklahoma to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,461 people (±1,073) moved from Oklahoma to Louisiana that year, against about 1,963 (±875) from Louisiana to Oklahoma. That makes Oklahoma the 15th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.