Moving from Dallas, TX to New Orleans, LA
About 515 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 Dallas, TX to New Orleans, LA covers about 515 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,318 – $3,090 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 392 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 515 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 $2,318 – $3,090 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Dallas to New Orleans
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,738 – $2,318 | $1,251 – $1,669 | $834 – $1,112 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,086 – $2,781 | $1,502 – $2,002 | $1,001 – $1,335 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,318 – $3,090 | $1,669 – $2,225 | $1,112 – $1,483 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,665 – $3,554 | $1,919 – $2,559 | $1,279 – $1,706 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,013 – $4,017 | $2,169 – $2,892 | $1,446 – $1,928 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,476 – $4,635 | $2,503 – $3,337 | $1,669 – $2,225 |
Transport only, for an estimated 515 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, Dallas to New Orleans
515 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,575. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,318 to $3,090, 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 Dallas to New Orleans
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 392 people a year (±314) moved from Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas, to Orleans Parish, LA, home to New Orleans. Going the other way: about 379 people a year (±248). Movers from Dallas County make up 1.9% 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 |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 20,890 ±2,269 |
| Denton County, TX | 19,351 ±2,002 |
| Collin County, TX | 18,851 ±1,674 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 5,155 ±1,265 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,868 ±820 |
| 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
120 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Dallas (671 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 63 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.6% of their 232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 17 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 14 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Santana Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3901949 | Fate · 24 mi | 42 trucks | 0 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Dallas LLCUSDOT 923537 | Carrollton · 17 mi | 21 trucks | 12 | 12.5% of 8 |
| Texas Moving Co IncUSDOT 220940 | The Colony · 22 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
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 Dallas 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 515 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 Dallas
All routes from Dallas, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Arlington, TX | ~21 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to McKinney, TX | ~35 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Dallas to Austin, TX | 196 mi | $882 – $1,176 |
| Dallas to Oklahoma City, OK | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Dallas to Houston, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Dallas to Tulsa, OK | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Dallas to San Antonio, TX | 293 mi | $1,319 – $1,758 |
| Dallas to Little Rock, AR | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
Also moving to New Orleans: from Baton Rouge, LA, from Lafayette, LA, from Shreveport, LA, from Houston, TX.
Dallas to New Orleans moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Dallas to New Orleans?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 515 miles cost about $1,738 – $2,318 for a studio, $2,318 – $3,090 for a two-bedroom home and $2,665 – $3,554 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Dallas to New Orleans take?
The drive is about 9 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 Dallas to New Orleans?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,112 – $1,483 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,318 – $3,090 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,669 – $2,225.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Dallas to New Orleans?
Yes. Dallas 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. 120 listed movers within 30 miles of Dallas hold it.
How many people move from Dallas to New Orleans each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 392 people a year (margin of error ±314) moved from Dallas County, which contains Dallas, 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.