Baton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694
6 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2010
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 24,000 people living in Texas had lived in Louisiana a year earlier. No other state drew more people from Louisiana. A 2-bedroom move from New Orleans to Houston, about 375 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200. 36 licensed movers are based in Louisiana.
24,170
people moved from Louisiana to Texas (±5,369)
19,850
moved the other way, from Texas to Louisiana (±3,560)
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
New Orleans to Houston, about 375 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,250–$2,400 | $1,550–$3,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,600–$3,100 | $2,000–$3,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,200–$4,200 | $2,750–$5,250 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,750–$5,250 | $3,400–$6,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,200–$6,150 | $4,000–$7,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,700–$7,100 | $4,600–$8,800 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to Houston | 375 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| New Orleans to Dallas | 522 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| New Orleans to Austin | 542 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Baton Rouge to Houston | 300 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Baton Rouge to Dallas | 433 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Baton Rouge to Austin | 461 | $2,200–$4,200 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Baton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694
6 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2010
Leesville, LA · USDOT 205336
24 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
Baton Rouge, LA · USDOT 2884593
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2016
In our model a 2-bedroom move from New Orleans to Houston, about 375 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,200 to $4,900. A studio runs about $1,250–$2,400 and a 4-bedroom about $3,200–$6,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
About 24,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 24,170, with a margin of error of ±5,369. About 20,000 moved from Texas to Louisiana the same year. These count people, not households.
Between the main cities on this page, from about 300 to 542 miles by road; New Orleans to Houston is about 375. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 25% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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No other move from Louisiana is common enough for its own page.
Movers in Louisiana and Texas. Every move between states and the major cities: moving routes.