Baton Rouge, LA → Aberdeen, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Baton Rouge to Aberdeen

About 1,311 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,070–$7,540, delivery in 3–7 days, 196 carriers on the Baton Rouge side and 9 in Aberdeen.

1,311 miroad distance
23 h 18 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,070–$7,5402-bedroom estimate

Photo: Aberdeen Convention and Visitor's Bureau · CC0

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Route summary

From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
To: Aberdeen, South Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 1,311 miles (1,111 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 18 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 196 (102 interstate)
Movers at destination: 9 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aberdeen → Baton Rouge

Moving from Baton Rouge to Aberdeen is a long-distance move of roughly 1,311 road miles, heading north from Louisiana to South Dakota.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,070 to $7,540 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 18 min.

On the Baton Rouge side there are 196 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (102 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Aberdeen (9 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Aberdeen.

Baton Rouge has a population of about 222,795 and Aberdeen about 28,000. Baton Rouge is considerably denser (2,636 people per square mile versus 1,725), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Baton Rouge to Aberdeen

Full-service estimate for 1,311 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,030	$2,470	$3,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,040	$3,710	$4,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,070	$6,180	$7,540
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,110	$9,890	$12,070
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,160	$13,600	$16,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,800–$2,540

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,190–$3,220

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,070–$7,540

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Baton Rouge (origin)

Ferrara Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1972988
MC: 698068
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 99 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (225) 757-5268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 348258
MC: 652592
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (225) 444-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derashnie Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1209842
MC: 481164
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 64 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (225) 346-6760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosco Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3532960
MC: 1176827
Based in: Port Allen, LA 70767 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (225) 228-2773 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double F Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1447929
MC: 547179
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (225) 408-3558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hwj Legacy LLC

USDOT: 2147737
MC: 746991
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb3 Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4209169
MC: 1628424
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (225) 268-9184 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Baton Rouge LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1980694
MC: 701686
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 196 movers in Baton Rouge

Near Aberdeen (destination)

Demaray Harvesting & Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418613
MC: 260450
Based in: Columbia, SD 57433 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (630) 926-6662 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dial A Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dial-A-Move INC

USDOT: 885778
MC: 386322
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (605) 202-5563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Duty Movers & Portable Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Double Duty Portable Storage And Movers INC

USDOT: 2251443
MC: 783890
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (605) 290-0234 Route Verify on FMCSA

Esaak Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2063548
MC: 943864
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (562) 413-6290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rbow Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3895010
MC: 1433161
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (617) 293-4306 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milbrandt Enterprises INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Greg G Milbrandt

USDOT: 934701
Based in: Groton, SD 57445 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (605) 395-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pernsteiner Farm

Interstate carrier

Legal name: James G Pernsteiner

USDOT: 1439877
MC: 544077
Based in: Ellendale, ND 58436 (43 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (701) 349-3855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mayer Grain And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2262675
MC: 782564
Based in: Frankfort, SD 57440 (44 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (605) 472-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Aberdeen

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Aberdeen if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Baton Rouge to Aberdeen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,040 to $4,530 for a one-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,540 for a two-bedroom, $8,110 to $12,070 for a three-bedroom and $11,160 to $16,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aberdeen from Baton Rouge?

About 1,311 road miles (1,111 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 18 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Louisiana into South Dakota makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Baton Rouge to Aberdeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Baton Rouge–Aberdeen corridor.