Cities in Louisiana
Baton Rouge
166 routes priced
Lafayette
166 routes priced
New Orleans
166 routes priced
Shreveport
14 routes priced
54 more Louisiana cities with a cost guide
Abbeville · Alexandria · Baker · Bayou Blue · Bayou Cane · Belle Chasse · Bogalusa · Bossier City · Broussard · Central · Chalmette · Claiborne · Covington · Crowley · DeRidder · Destrehan · Estelle · Gardere · Gonzales · Gretna · Hammond · Harvey · Houma · Jefferson · Kenner · Lake Charles · Laplace · Luling · Mandeville · Marrero · Metairie · Minden · Monroe · Morgan City · Moss Bluff · Natchitoches · New Iberia · Opelousas · Pineville · Prairieville · Raceland · River Ridge · Ruston · Shenandoah · Slidell · Sulphur · Terrytown · Thibodaux · Timberlane · Waggaman · West Monroe · Woodmere · Youngsville · Zachary
What a move costs in Louisiana
Two different formulas apply, and which one you fall under matters more than which company you call. Under about 100 miles movers bill by the hour, so cost follows crew size and time on site. Past that they bill on weight and mileage. Both columns below come from the same published model the calculator runs on.
| Home size | Crew & hours | Local (hourly) | 1,121 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 × 2–3 hrs | $235 – $375 | $3,783 – $5,045 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 × 3–5 hrs | $315 – $575 | $4,540 – $6,053 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 × 5–7 hrs | $475 – $775 | $5,045 – $6,726 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 × 6–9 hrs | $795 – $1,425 | $5,801 – $7,735 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 × 8–10 hrs | $1,355 – $2,075 | $6,558 – $8,744 |
Local costs assume $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee. The right column is priced at 1,121 miles, the median of the routes we publish from this state. Packing, storage and specialty items sit on top.
Moving routes out of Louisiana
We price 499 interstate corridors leaving Louisiana, from 146 miles (Baton Rouge to Gulfport, MS) up to 2,457 miles (New Orleans to Olympia, WA). Measured corridors are listed first; distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. All Louisiana routes, including moves within the state and Louisiana to every other state.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom range |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge → Chicago, IL | 916 mi | $4,122 – $5,496 |
| Baton Rouge → Gulfport, MS | ~146 mi | $657 – $876 |
| New Orleans → Mobile, AL | ~153 mi | $689 – $918 |
| Baton Rouge → Jackson, MS | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| New Orleans → Jackson, MS | ~189 mi | $851 – $1,134 |
| Shreveport → Garland, TX | ~198 mi | $891 – $1,188 |
| Lafayette → Gulfport, MS | ~205 mi | $923 – $1,230 |
| Shreveport → Little Rock, AR | ~205 mi | $923 – $1,230 |
| Shreveport → McKinney, TX | ~205 mi | $923 – $1,230 |
| Shreveport → Dallas, TX | ~208 mi | $936 – $1,248 |
| Shreveport → Plano, TX | ~208 mi | $936 – $1,248 |
| Lafayette → Jackson, MS | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
Moving inside Louisiana vs leaving it
These are two different products with two different sets of rules, and people routinely shop for one while being sold the other.
Staying in Louisiana
Regulated by the state, not the federal government, so licensing rules, estimate requirements and claims processes differ from the state next door. Usually billed hourly. Ask what the hourly rate includes, when the clock starts and whether travel time is on it.
Crossing a state line
Federally regulated the moment it leaves Louisiana. The carrier needs active USDOT authority, owes you a written estimate, and has a public complaint record you can look up. Priced on weight and distance, so a survey is not optional.
Licensed movers in Louisiana
Every carrier that moves household goods must be on the FMCSA register. We list the Louisianamovers on it, ordered by fleet size, with the USDOT number you need to check each one.
See licensed Louisiana moversHow to use these Louisiana figures
We are not a moving company. We do not operate trucks in Louisiana, and no carrier pays to appear on this page. The numbers come from a published model rather than from quotes we were handed, which is the only reason they are worth comparing against.
Treat them as a planning range. Get three written estimates, and if one lands far outside this band, ask what it includes that the others do not.
How we calculate these costs →Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Within Louisiana
How much do movers cost in Louisiana?
A move inside Louisiana under about 100 miles is billed by the hour: roughly $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus a travel fee of around $75. That puts a studio at $235 – $375 and a three bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. Past that distance movers switch to pricing on weight and mileage instead.
Which moving routes from Louisiana do you publish costs for?
We publish 499 routes out of Louisiana, leaving from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette. The longest is New Orleans to Olympia, WA at 2,457 miles; the shortest is Baton Rouge to Gulfport, MS at 146 miles. Each has its own page with a cost table, transit time and the licensed carriers at both ends.
Is a move within Louisiana regulated differently from one that leaves it?
Yes, and it matters. A move that stays inside Louisiana is regulated by the state, and the rules on licensing, estimates and claims vary a great deal from state to state. The moment a move crosses a state line it becomes interstate and falls under the federal FMCSA, which requires active operating authority, a written estimate and a published complaint record for every USDOT number.
When is the cheapest time to move in Louisiana?
Mid-week and mid-month, outside the May to September peak. Summer is the industry’s busiest season, and a carrier quoting a summer Saturday has less room to negotiate than one quoting a Tuesday in February. Dates are the largest lever most people actually control.
How far ahead should I book a mover in Louisiana?
Four to six weeks for an ordinary move, and eight to twelve if you are moving between May and September or on the first or last weekend of a month. Booking early also gives you time to get three written estimates instead of accepting the first number you are quoted.
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in Louisiana?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. These pages exist so you can see what a Louisiana move should cost before you call anyone.