Moving from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA
About 535 miles across a state line, from Texas into Louisiana, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA covers about 535 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,408 – $3,210 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 143 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 535 miles between Texas and Louisiana, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,408 – $3,210 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 10 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Austin to New Orleans
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,806 – $2,408 | $1,300 – $1,733 | $867 – $1,156 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,167 – $2,889 | $1,560 – $2,080 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,408 – $3,210 | $1,733 – $2,311 | $1,156 – $1,541 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,769 – $3,692 | $1,993 – $2,658 | $1,329 – $1,772 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,130 – $4,173 | $2,253 – $3,005 | $1,502 – $2,003 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,611 – $4,815 | $2,600 – $3,467 | $1,733 – $2,311 |
Transport only, for an estimated 535 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Austin to New Orleans
535 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,675. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,408 to $3,210, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Austin to New Orleans
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 143 people a year (±85) moved from Travis County, TX, home to Austin, to Orleans Parish, LA, home to New Orleans. Going the other way: about 251 people a year (±119). Movers from Travis County make up 0.7% of the 20,749 people a year who moved into Orleans Parish from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 19,850 people a year (±3,560) moving from Texas to Louisiana and about 24,170 people a year (±5,369) from Louisiana to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 4,320 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Williamson County, TX | 16,454 ±1,845 |
| Hays County, TX | 5,639 ±1,063 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,974 ±791 |
| Bexar County, TX | 3,130 ±757 |
| Bastrop County, TX | 2,447 ±809 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish, LA | 4,817 ±679 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 1,172 ±390 |
| Harris County, TX | 662 ±203 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA | 630 ±272 |
| Lafayette Parish, LA | 451 ±173 |
Licensed movers at each end
51 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Austin (323 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 24 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 26.4% of their 110 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MovingUSDOT 3538096 | Austin · 9 mi | 185 trucks | 37 | 23.5% of 17 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageUSDOT 3756197 | Taylor · 30 mi | 18 trucks | 56 | 31.3% of 32 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Austin LLCUSDOT 902281 | Pflugerville · 15 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Unicorn Moving and StorageUSDOT 3592100 | Austin · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Heavenly Care MovingUSDOT 3429695 | Austin · 12 mi | 11 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Quality Van Lines IncUSDOT 2292865 | Round Rock · 20 mi | 10 trucks | 24 | 30.0% of 10 |
How these figures are calculated
At the New Orleans end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New Orleans: American Machinery Movers Inc (Jefferson, 24 trucks), Hug-Condon Moving & Storage Co Inc (Harahan, 8 trucks), Lee Moving and Storage Inc (New Orleans, 5 trucks), Atmosphere Movers (Mandeville, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Louisiana, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Austin to New Orleans
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 535 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in New Orleans
A local move inside New Orleans later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $425 – $691 for a two-bedroom home and $705 – $1,263 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from New Orleans are Gulfport (about 76 mi), Baton Rouge (about 87 mi), Lafayette (about 138 mi).
Other routes from Austin
All routes from Austin, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to San Antonio, TX | ~86 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Austin to Houston, TX | 162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Austin to Dallas, TX | 196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Austin to Fort Worth, TX | ~202 mi | $909 – $1,212 |
| Austin to Arlington, TX | ~203 mi | $914 – $1,218 |
| Austin to Corpus Christi, TX | ~203 mi | $914 – $1,218 |
| Austin to McKinney, TX | ~247 mi | $1,112 – $1,482 |
| Austin to Laredo, TX | ~251 mi | $1,130 – $1,506 |
Also moving to New Orleans: from Baton Rouge, LA, from Lafayette, LA, from Shreveport, LA, from Houston, TX.
Austin to New Orleans moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Austin to New Orleans?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 535 miles cost about $1,806 – $2,408 for a studio, $2,408 – $3,210 for a two-bedroom home and $2,769 – $3,692 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Austin to New Orleans take?
The drive is about 10 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Austin to New Orleans?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,156 – $1,541 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,408 – $3,210 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,733 – $2,311.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Austin to New Orleans?
Yes. Austin is in Texas and New Orleans is in Louisiana, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 51 listed movers within 30 miles of Austin hold it.
How many people move from Austin to New Orleans each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 143 people a year (margin of error ±85) moved from Travis County, which contains Austin, to Orleans Parish, which contains New Orleans.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.