Baton Rouge, LA → Austin, TX · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Baton Rouge to Austin

About 466 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,110–$4,630, delivery in 1–3 days, 196 carriers on the Baton Rouge side and 868 in Austin.

466 miroad distance
8 h 44 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,110–$4,6302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
To: Austin, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 466 miles (395 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 44 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 196 (102 interstate)
Movers at destination: 868 (241 interstate)

Reverse: Austin → Baton Rouge

The route from Baton Rouge, LA to Austin, TX covers roughly 466 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,110 to $4,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 44 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 868 around Austin (241 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 Austin.

Baton Rouge has a population of about 222,795 and Austin about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,636 and 3,007 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Baton Rouge to Austin

Full-service estimate for 466 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,250	$1,520	$1,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,870	$2,280	$2,780
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,110	$3,800	$4,630
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,980	$6,070	$7,410
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,850	$8,350	$10,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$780–$1,100

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

Portable container

$1,440–$2,110

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

Full-service mover

$3,110–$4,630

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

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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 Austin (destination)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Apple Moving LLC

USDOT: 3538096
MC: 1361596
Based in: Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 397-1248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2608633
MC: 917444
Based in: Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (737) 444-7778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190438
MC: 1544165
Based in: Austin, TX 78753 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (866) 250-8589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aifleet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Ai Fleet INC

USDOT: 3443025
MC: 1118730
Based in: Austin, TX 78701 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (737) 937-6883 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3903424
MC: 1438723
Based in: Austin, TX 78729 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (781) 266-7968 Route Verify on FMCSA

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Square Cow Moovers LLC

USDOT: 1748594
MC: 640166
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (512) 401-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Azuma

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Azuma Leasing LLC

USDOT: 4074353
MC: 1548580
Based in: Austin, TX 78705 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (512) 233-5019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cadogan Tate Texas Cadogan Tate Austin Cadogan Tate Dallas

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: White Glove Storage And Delivery LLC

USDOT: 1598596
MC: 591409
Based in: Austin, TX 78744 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (512) 490-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 868 movers in Austin

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,870 to $2,780 for a one-bedroom, $3,110 to $4,630 for a two-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,410 for a three-bedroom and $6,850 to $10,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Austin from Baton Rouge?

About 466 road miles (395 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 44 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Texas 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 Austin?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $780 to $1,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,110. 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–Austin corridor.