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Elko, NV → Shreveport, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Elko to Shreveport

About 1,585 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,940–$8,830, delivery in 5–10 days, 4 carriers on the Elko side and 81 in Shreveport.

  • 1,585 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,940–$8,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,585 miles (1,343 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
4 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
81 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Shreveport → Elko

Shreveport sits about 1,585 miles east of Elko, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nevada to Louisiana that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $5,940 to $8,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Elko side there are 4 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Shreveport (46 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 Shreveport.

Elko has a population of about 21,000 and Shreveport about 175,902. Shreveport is the denser city (1,740 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Elko), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Nevada, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Elko to Shreveport

Full-service estimate for 1,585 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,370 $2,900 $3,530
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,560 $4,340 $5,300
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,940 $7,240 $8,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,500 $11,580 $14,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,060 $15,930 $19,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,230–$3,150

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

Portable container

$2,430–$3,580

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

Full-service mover

$5,940–$8,830

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 Elko (origin)

Naranjoherrera LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7891195
MC
81751123
Based in
Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (775) 421-7064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4240187
MC
1641943
Based in
Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (669) 282-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dlmovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dobbs Legacy LLC

USDOT
4302230
MC
1681964
Based in
Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (775) 293-1543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Romnick Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4471389
MC
1764767
Based in
Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (775) 622-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Elko

Near Shreveport (destination)

Distribution Center

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Multi Merchants INC

USDOT
329976
MC
214531
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71101 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (318) 424-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rials Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
531994
MC
377432
Based in
Greenwood, LA 71033 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (318) 938-7489 Route Verify on FMCSA

At Your Service Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: At Your Service Mobile Detailing LLC

USDOT
4709194
MC
78051792
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (318) 250-7575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Wolf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3017195
MC
32377
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71148 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (318) 525-6114 Verify on FMCSA

J & J Transporting And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3172857
MC
1345099
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (318) 891-1080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Action Mobility Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2124241
MC
826909
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (318) 549-9426 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Era Trucking & Logistics, LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6061387
MC
56780556
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (469) 479-6685 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving On A Budget

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3412395
MC
1702771
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71111 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (318) 465-4270 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Shreveport

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elko to Shreveport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,370 to $3,530 for a studio, $3,560 to $5,300 for a one-bedroom, $5,940 to $8,830 for a two-bedroom, $9,500 to $14,130 for a three-bedroom and $13,060 to $19,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Shreveport from Elko?

About 1,585 road miles (1,343 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nevada into Louisiana 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 Elko to Shreveport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,230 to $3,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,430 to $3,580. 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 Elko–Shreveport corridor.