Moving from Utahto Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and New Orleans it is about 1,670 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,314 to 1,690 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Salt Lake 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 Utah and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Utah to Louisiana
At about 1,670 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,515 – $10,020 for a two-bedroom home and $8,642 – $11,523 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,411 – $7,214; a freight trailer is $3,607 – $4,810.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,636 – $7,515 | $4,058 – $5,411 | $2,705 – $3,607 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,764 – $9,018 | $4,870 – $6,493 | $3,246 – $4,329 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,515 – $10,020 | $5,411 – $7,214 | $3,607 – $4,810 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,642 – $11,523 | $6,222 – $8,297 | $4,148 – $5,531 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,770 – $13,026 | $7,034 – $9,379 | $4,689 – $6,252 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,273 – $15,030 | $8,116 – $10,822 | $5,411 – $7,214 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,670 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 Utah to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 9 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo to Shreveport | ~1,314 mi | 7–14 days | $5,913 – $7,884 | $6,800 – $9,067 |
| Salt Lake City to Shreveport | ~1,344 mi | 7–14 days | $6,048 – $8,064 | $6,955 – $9,274 |
| Saint George to Shreveport | ~1,359 mi | 7–14 days | $6,116 – $8,154 | $7,033 – $9,377 |
| Ogden to Shreveport | ~1,364 mi | 7–14 days | $6,138 – $8,184 | $7,059 – $9,412 |
| Provo to Lafayette | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Saint George to Lafayette | ~1,543 mi | 7–14 days | $6,944 – $9,258 | $7,985 – $10,647 |
| Salt Lake City to Lafayette | ~1,550 mi | 7–14 days | $6,975 – $9,300 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| Provo to Baton Rouge | ~1,554 mi | 7–14 days | $6,993 – $9,324 | $8,042 – $10,723 |
| Ogden to Lafayette | ~1,572 mi | 7–14 days | $7,074 – $9,432 | $8,135 – $10,847 |
| Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge | ~1,584 mi | 7–14 days | $7,128 – $9,504 | $8,197 – $10,930 |
| Saint George to Baton Rouge | ~1,587 mi | 7–14 days | $7,142 – $9,522 | $8,213 – $10,950 |
| Ogden to Baton Rouge | ~1,605 mi | 7–14 days | $7,223 – $9,630 | $8,306 – $11,074 |
| Provo to New Orleans | ~1,640 mi | 7–14 days | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Salt Lake City to New Orleans | ~1,670 mi | 7–14 days | $7,515 – $10,020 | $8,642 – $11,523 |
| Saint George to New Orleans | ~1,674 mi | 7–14 days | $7,533 – $10,044 | $8,663 – $11,551 |
| Ogden to New Orleans | ~1,690 mi | 7–14 days | $7,605 – $10,140 | $8,746 – $11,661 |
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 1,670 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 Utah
120 household-goods carriers in Utah are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- The Other Side Movers, Salt Lake Cty · USDOT 2834693 · 35 trucks
- Equus Long Distance, Lehi · USDOT 2893666 · 30 trucks
- Best Of Utah Moving Company Llc, Sandy · USDOT 2920944 · 19 trucks
- Two Men And A Truck, Salt Lake City · USDOT 3356449 · 15 trucks
- Quick Transportation Llc, West Valley City · USDOT 1157455 · 14 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 | $7,515 – $10,020 | $9,394 – $12,525 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,642 – $11,523 | $10,803 – $14,404 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Utah
Utah to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,670 miles. From our model that is $7,515 – $10,020 for a two-bedroom home and $8,642 – $11,523 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,411 – $7,214 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,607 – $4,810. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Utah and Louisiana, distances run from 1,314 to 1,690 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Louisiana take?
Salt Lake City to New Orleans is 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Utah to Louisiana?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Utah 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 Utah to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,607 – $4,810 for a two-bedroom home over 1,670 miles against $7,515 – $10,020 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 $10,803 – $14,404 rather than $8,642 – $11,523.