Moving from Tennesseeto Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and New Orleans it is about 547 miles and about 10 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 326 to 717 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Nashville 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 Tennessee and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to Louisiana
At about 547 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,462 – $3,282 for a two-bedroom home and $2,831 – $3,774 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,772 – $2,363; a freight trailer is $1,182 – $1,575.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,846 – $2,462 | $1,329 – $1,772 | $886 – $1,182 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,215 – $2,954 | $1,595 – $2,127 | $1,063 – $1,418 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,462 – $3,282 | $1,772 – $2,363 | $1,182 – $1,575 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,831 – $3,774 | $2,038 – $2,717 | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,200 – $4,267 | $2,304 – $3,072 | $1,536 – $2,048 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,692 – $4,923 | $2,658 – $3,545 | $1,772 – $2,363 |
Transport only, for an estimated 547 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 Tennessee to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 12 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Shreveport | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Memphis to Baton Rouge | ~386 mi | 1–3 days | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,998 – $2,663 |
| Memphis to New Orleans | ~418 mi | 3–7 days | $1,881 – $2,508 | $2,163 – $2,884 |
| Memphis to Lafayette | ~420 mi | 3–7 days | $1,890 – $2,520 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| Chattanooga to New Orleans | ~522 mi | 3–7 days | $2,349 – $3,132 | $2,701 – $3,602 |
| Chattanooga to Baton Rouge | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Nashville to New Orleans | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Nashville to Baton Rouge | ~548 mi | 3–7 days | $2,466 – $3,288 | $2,836 – $3,781 |
| Nashville to Shreveport | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Nashville to Lafayette | ~596 mi | 3–7 days | $2,682 – $3,576 | $3,084 – $4,112 |
| Chattanooga to Lafayette | ~600 mi | 3–7 days | $2,700 – $3,600 | $3,105 – $4,140 |
| Chattanooga to Shreveport | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| Knoxville to New Orleans | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| Knoxville to Baton Rouge | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Knoxville to Shreveport | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Knoxville to Lafayette | ~717 mi | 3–7 days | $3,227 – $4,302 | $3,710 – $4,947 |
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 547 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 Tennessee
274 household-goods carriers in Tennessee are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Colonial Van Lines Inc, Clarkrange · USDOT 4071435 · 24 trucks
- Big League Movers Inc, Memphis · USDOT 1999318 · 20 trucks
- Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc, Memphis · USDOT 296790 · 20 trucks
- Rowe Transfer Inc, Knoxville · USDOT 1079919 · 17 trucks
- Guardian Moving Systems Inc, Memphis · USDOT 534684 · 17 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 | $2,462 – $3,282 | $3,078 – $4,103 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,831 – $3,774 | $3,539 – $4,718 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 Tennessee
Tennessee to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and New Orleans, the distance is about 547 miles. From our model that is $2,462 – $3,282 for a two-bedroom home and $2,831 – $3,774 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,772 – $2,363 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,182 – $1,575. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Tennessee and Louisiana, distances run from 326 to 717 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to Louisiana take?
Nashville to New Orleans is about 10 hours. 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 Tennessee to Louisiana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,182 – $1,575 for a two-bedroom home over 547 miles against $2,462 – $3,282 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 $3,539 – $4,718 rather than $2,831 – $3,774.