Baton Rouge, LouisianaMoving Costs
What a move actually costs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — local hourly rates, long distance ranges and the figures behind them.
In short
A local move in Baton Rouge is billed by the hour: a two-bedroom home with two movers runs $475 – $775 in our model. Across the 166 routes we price from Baton Rouge, the median is about 1,113 miles, which puts a two-bedroom move at $5,009 – $6,678. About 8,130 people a year move to East Baton Rouge Parish from other states (Census).
Who moves to and from East Baton Rouge Parish
Baton Rouge sits in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, home to about 438,204 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 8,130 (±1,076) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,921 (±597) from abroad and about 13,881 (±1,713) from elsewhere in Louisiana. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 10,385 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Baton Rouge | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish, LAGonzales moving costs | 1,236 ±548 | ≈ 26 mi to Gonzales | $475 – $775 |
| Orleans Parish, LANew Orleans moving costs | 1,172 ±390 | ≈ 87 mi to New Orleans | $475 – $775 |
| Livingston Parish, LA | 1,142 ±423 | — | — |
| Jefferson Parish, LAMetairie moving costs | 1,120 ±306 | ≈ 79 mi to Metairie | $475 – $775 |
| Iberville Parish, LA | 963 ±420 | — | — |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Ascension Parish, LA (about 1,861), Livingston Parish, LA (about 1,480) and East Feliciana Parish, LA (about 1,328). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 2,628), Mississippi (about 626) and Alabama (about 559); the largest flows in come from Texas (about 1,849), Mississippi (about 863) and Alabama (about 650).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Popular Moving Routes from Baton Rouge
Nearest first. See all 166 routes from Baton Rouge with transit times, costs by home size and licensed movers.
Long Distance Routes
An hourly quote is the crew rate multiplied by how long the job takes, so access is what really moves the number: a long carry, stairs without an elevator, a street the truck cannot park on, or packing left until the morning. We cover each of those, and the surcharges to watch for, in how much movers cost.
Baton Rouge Moving Cost Guide
Moving costs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana vary based on location, building type, and services required:
Average Baton Rouge Moving Costs:
Local moves (billed by the hour)
- Studio2 movers · 2–3 hrs$235 – $375
- 1 bedroom2 movers · 3–5 hrs$315 – $575
- 2 bedrooms2 movers · 5–7 hrs$475 – $775
- 3 bedrooms3 movers · 6–9 hrs$795 – $1,425
- 4+ bedrooms4 movers · 8–10 hrs$1,355 – $2,075
Based on $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee.
Long distance from Baton Rouge
- 1 bedroom$4,508 – $6,010
- 2 bedrooms$5,009 – $6,678
- 3 bedrooms$5,760 – $7,680
- 4+ bedrooms$6,511 – $8,681
Priced at 1,113 miles, the typical corridor we track from Baton Rouge.
Most-reviewed movers in Baton Rouge
Google Maps listings for movers around Baton Rouge, ordered by review count. The ratings are Google's, not ours. Nobody pays to be here, we rank nothing, and we have not verified licensing \u2014 look up the USDOT number before you sign anything.
| Company | Google rating | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & StorageMoving and storage service | 4.4 ★2,625 reviews | 225-263-6913 | 10444 Airline Hwy Bldg 3, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 |
| Abba Labor Solutions Baton RougeMover | 4.9 ★1,957 reviews | 225-384-6683 | — |
| PODS Moving & StorageMoving and storage service | 4.8 ★963 reviews | 877-770-7637 | 2056 Wooddale Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 |
| Two Men and a Truck MovingMover | 4.5 ★716 reviews | 225-233-5323 | 11818 S Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 |
| DS Moving ServicesMover | 4.8 ★310 reviews | 225-502-4332 | 9506 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Baton RougeMover | 4.9 ★310 reviews | 225-398-3362 | 6416 Quinn Dr Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 |
Source: Google Maps business data, retrieved 2026-09-23. Before booking any of them, read how to check a moving company.
Baton Rouge moving cost questions
How much do movers cost in Baton Rouge?
A local move inside Baton Rouge is billed by the hour. Full-service crews run about $40 to $50 per mover per hour, plus a travel fee of around $75 to get the truck to you and back. A studio needs roughly 2 to 3 hours with a crew of 2, which works out to $235 – $375. A three bedroom home takes a crew of 3 some 6 to 9 hours, or $795 – $1,425.
What does a long distance move from Baton Rouge cost?
Once you leave the local band, movers price on distance and weight rather than hours. Across the 166 routes we track from Baton Rouge, a typical corridor is around 1,113 miles, which puts a two bedroom move at $5,009 – $6,678 and a three bedroom at $5,760 – $7,680. Run your exact destination through the calculator for a closer figure.
Which routes out of Baton Rouge do you publish prices for?
We publish a priced route page for 166 destinations from Baton Rouge, 3 of them inside Louisiana. The longest are Baton Rouge to Olympia, WA at 2,374 miles, around $10,683 – $14,244 for a two bedroom home; Baton Rouge to Seattle, WA at 2,364 miles, around $10,638 – $14,184 for a two bedroom home; Baton Rouge to Tacoma, WA at 2,357 miles, around $10,607 – $14,142 for a two bedroom home. Each has its own page with the full cost table.
Who are the most-reviewed movers in Baton Rouge?
By Google review count, All My Sons Moving & Storage (4.4 stars from 2,625 reviews), Abba Labor Solutions Baton Rouge (4.9 stars from 1,957 reviews), PODS Moving & Storage (4.8 stars from 963 reviews) and 3 more listed below. Those are Google's ratings, not ours, and a high count is a sign of volume rather than proof of quality — check each carrier's USDOT record before you book.
How much does it cost to move from Baton Rouge to a nearby city?
The closest city we publish costs for is Lafayette, about 62 miles away by road. That is inside the local band, so it is still billed by the hour rather than by distance — roughly $475 – $775 for a two bedroom home. Other nearby cities we cover include New Orleans (87 mi), Gulfport (146 mi), Jackson (164 mi).
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in Baton Rouge?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. This page exists so you can see what a Baton Rouge move should cost before you call anyone, then judge the quotes you are given against it.
Moving between Baton Rouge and nearby cities
The closest places we publish costs for, ranked by road distance from Baton Rouge. Anything inside the local band is billed by the hour; past it, movers switch to distance and weight.
| City | Distance | Billed as | 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | ~62 mi | Hourly | $475 – $775 |
| New Orleans | ~87 mi | Hourly | $475 – $775 |
| Gulfportout of state | ~146 mi | Distance | $657 – $876 |
| Jacksonout of state | ~164 mi | Distance | $738 – $984 |
| Mobileout of state | ~219 mi | Distance | $986 – $1,314 |
| Shreveport | ~242 mi | Distance | $1,089 – $1,452 |
Distances are estimated from city coordinates, not measured on a specific route, so treat them as approximate. Our route pages from Baton Rouge add transit times, licensed movers and the reverse direction.
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