Moving from Wisconsin to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Milwaukee and New Orleans it is about 1,063 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 895 to 1,181 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,063 miMilwaukee → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,784+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Wisconsin to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±224), and about 181 went the other way. Between Milwaukee and New Orleans it is about 1,063 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,784 – $6,378 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 86 movers based in Wisconsin hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Wisconsin to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±224), against about 181 (±222) from Louisiana to Wisconsin, so Louisiana loses about 181 people a year on this exchange. Wisconsin is the 43rd-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Outagamie County | Washington Parish | 79 ±115* |
| Eau Claire County | Lincoln Parish | 49 ±56* |
| Langlade County | Assumption Parish | 46 ±49* |
| Dane County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 42 ±55* |
| Milwaukee County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 28 ±60* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Wisconsin to Louisiana
At about 1,063 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,784 – $6,378 for a two-bedroom home and $5,501 – $7,335 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,444 – $4,592; a freight trailer is $2,296 – $3,061.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,588 – $4,784 | $2,583 – $3,444 | $1,722 – $2,296 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,305 – $5,740 | $3,100 – $4,133 | $2,066 – $2,755 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,784 – $6,378 | $3,444 – $4,592 | $2,296 – $3,061 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,501 – $7,335 | $3,961 – $5,281 | $2,640 – $3,521 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,219 – $8,291 | $4,477 – $5,970 | $2,985 – $3,980 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,175 – $9,567 | $5,166 – $6,888 | $3,444 – $4,592 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,063 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 Wisconsin to Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison to Shreveport | ~895 mi | 3–7 days | $4,028 – $5,370 | $4,632 – $6,176 |
| Milwaukee to Shreveport | ~925 mi | 3–7 days | $4,163 – $5,550 | $4,787 – $6,383 |
| Madison to Baton Rouge | ~1,024 mi | 3–7 days | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Green Bay to Shreveport | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Milwaukee to Baton Rouge | ~1,036 mi | 3–7 days | $4,662 – $6,216 | $5,361 – $7,148 |
| Madison to Lafayette | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Madison to New Orleans | ~1,058 mi | 3–7 days | $4,761 – $6,348 | $5,475 – $7,300 |
| Milwaukee to New Orleans | ~1,063 mi | 3–7 days | $4,784 – $6,378 | $5,501 – $7,335 |
| Milwaukee to Lafayette | ~1,067 mi | 3–7 days | $4,802 – $6,402 | $5,522 – $7,362 |
| Green Bay to Baton Rouge | ~1,151 mi | 3–7 days | $5,180 – $6,906 | $5,956 – $7,942 |
| Green Bay to New Orleans | ~1,180 mi | 3–7 days | $5,310 – $7,080 | $6,107 – $8,142 |
| Green Bay to Lafayette | ~1,181 mi | 3–7 days | $5,315 – $7,086 | $6,112 – $8,149 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Wisconsin
56 of the 86 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 391 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 244 vehicle inspections (22.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 385 driver inspections (8.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Transfer & Storage IncMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 222303 | 41 | 6 of 26 | 1 of 41 |
| O'Mara Moving Systems IncMadison, WI · USDOT 74476 | 36 | 4 of 24 | 1 of 30 |
| Roadready Transfer ServiceWausau, WI · USDOT 284372 | 33 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 33 |
| J M W Transfer IncAppleton, WI · USDOT 453242 | 25 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 25 |
| Elite MoversEau Claire, WI · USDOT 3579816 | 21 | 5 of 16 | 3 of 21 |
| Dufrane Moving and Storage IncFond du Lac, WI · USDOT 684370 | 21 | 1 of 17 | 1 of 21 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
174 listed household-goods carriers are based in Wisconsin, 86 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Wisconsin directory ranks them. At the Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana to Wisconsin. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Wisconsin
Wisconsin to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wisconsin to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Milwaukee and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,063 miles. From our model that is $4,784 – $6,378 for a two-bedroom home and $5,501 – $7,335 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,444 – $4,592 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,296 – $3,061. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Wisconsin and Louisiana, distances run from 895 to 1,181 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wisconsin to Louisiana take?
Milwaukee to New Orleans is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving). 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 Wisconsin to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Wisconsin into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 174 listed movers based in Wisconsin, 86 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Wisconsin.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wisconsin to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,296 – $3,061 for a two-bedroom home over 1,063 miles against $4,784 – $6,378 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,444 – $4,592, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Wisconsin to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±224) moved from Wisconsin to Louisiana that year, against about 181 (±222) from Louisiana to Wisconsin. That makes Wisconsin the 43rd-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.