Houston, TX → New Orleans, LA · Regional long-distance move
About 386 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,840–$4,220, delivery in 1–3 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 227 in New Orleans.
The route from Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA covers roughly 386 miles by road, a east-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 $2,840 to $4,220 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 7 h 21 min.
On the Houston side there are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,374 of them authorized for interstate work), and 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and New Orleans about 362,154. Houston is considerably denser (3,599 people per square mile versus 2,265), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,700 | $2,080 | $2,530 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,460 | $4,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,540 | $5,540 | $6,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,240 | $7,610 | $9,290 |
$550–$770
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,360–$2,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,840–$4,220
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Houston, TX → New Orleans, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,700 to $2,530 for a one-bedroom, $2,840 to $4,220 for a two-bedroom, $4,540 to $6,750 for a three-bedroom and $6,240 to $9,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 386 road miles (327 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 21 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $550 to $770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,010. 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.
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 Houston–New Orleans corridor.