Moving from Houston, TX to Lafayette, LA
About 236 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 Houston, TX to Lafayette, LA covers about 236 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,062 – $1,416 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 858 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 236 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,062 – $1,416. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Houston to Lafayette
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $797 – $1,062 | $573 – $765 | $382 – $510 |
| 1 bedroom | $956 – $1,274 | $688 – $918 | $459 – $612 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,062 – $1,416 | $765 – $1,020 | $510 – $680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,221 – $1,628 | $879 – $1,172 | $586 – $782 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,381 – $1,841 | $994 – $1,325 | $663 – $884 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,147 – $1,529 | $765 – $1,020 |
Transport only, for an estimated 236 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, Houston to Lafayette
236 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,180. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,062 to $1,416, 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 Houston to Lafayette
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 858 people a year (±619) moved from Harris County, TX, home to Houston, to Lafayette Parish, LA, home to Lafayette. Going the other way: about 667 people a year (±341). Movers from Harris County make up 7.5% of the 11,479 people a year who moved into Lafayette 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 |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 22,603 ±2,833 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 14,783 ±1,771 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,605 ±1,230 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,171 ±2,118 |
| Travis County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Iberia Parish, LA | 981 ±616 |
| Acadia Parish, LA | 946 ±511 |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 875 ±350 |
| Harris County, TX | 858 ±619 |
| St. Landry Parish, LA | 778 ±300 |
Licensed movers at each end
82 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Houston (570 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 35 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Men MoversUSDOT 1914113 | Houston · 10 mi | 95 trucks | 4 | 100.0% of 4 |
| G and S Moving & StorageUSDOT 511433 | Houston · 4 mi | 35 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| American Knights MovingUSDOT 1977907 | Houston · 6 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 26.9% of 26 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Woodlands LLCUSDOT 2491964 | Houston · 17 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Cajun MoversUSDOT 752804 | Fresno · 17 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Houston LLCUSDOT 1296282 | Houston · 15 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Lafayette end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Lafayette: Dixie Storage and Transfer Co (Port Barre, 19 trucks), A-1 Moving & Storage Co Inc (Lafayette, 7 trucks), Bacio Acadiana Movers LLC (Lafayette, 4 trucks), Clark Moving Specialists LLC (Lafayette, 4 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 Houston to Lafayette
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 236 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Lafayette
A local move inside Lafayette 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 Lafayette are Baton Rouge (about 62 mi), New Orleans (about 138 mi), Gulfport (about 205 mi).
Other routes from Houston
All routes from Houston, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Austin, TX | 162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Houston to San Antonio, TX | 197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Houston to Corpus Christi, TX | ~216 mi | $972 – $1,296 |
| Houston to Dallas, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Houston to Fort Worth, TX | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Houston to McKinney, TX | ~291 mi | $1,310 – $1,746 |
| Houston to Baton Rouge, LA | ~297 mi | $1,337 – $1,782 |
| Houston to Laredo, TX | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
Also moving to Lafayette: from Baton Rouge, LA, from New Orleans, LA, from Memphis, TN, from Atlanta, GA.
Houston to Lafayette moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Houston to Lafayette?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 236 miles cost about $797 – $1,062 for a studio, $1,062 – $1,416 for a two-bedroom home and $1,221 – $1,628 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Houston to Lafayette take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Houston to Lafayette?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $510 – $680 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,062 – $1,416 with full-service movers; a moving container is $765 – $1,020.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Houston to Lafayette?
Yes. Houston is in Texas and Lafayette is in Louisiana, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 82 listed movers within 30 miles of Houston hold it.
How many people move from Houston to Lafayette each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 858 people a year (margin of error ±619) moved from Harris County, which contains Houston, to Lafayette Parish, which contains Lafayette.
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.