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Jefferson City, MO → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Jefferson City to New Orleans

About 710 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,650–$5,430, delivery in 2–5 days, 43 carriers on the Jefferson City side and 227 in New Orleans.

  • 710 miroad distance
  • 12 h 57 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,650–$5,4302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 710 miles (602 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 57 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
43 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Jefferson City

New Orleans sits about 710 miles south of Jefferson City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri to Louisiana that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $3,650 to $5,430 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 57 min.

On the Jefferson City side there are 43 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 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.

Jefferson City has a population of about 43,000 and New Orleans about 362,154. New Orleans is the denser city (2,265 people per square mile versus 1,199 in Jefferson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Jefferson City to New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 710 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,460 $1,780 $2,170
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,190 $2,670 $3,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,650 $4,450 $5,430
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,840 $7,120 $8,690
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,030 $9,790 $11,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,030–$1,450

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

Portable container

$1,650–$2,430

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

Full-service mover

$3,650–$5,430

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 Jefferson City (origin)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965327
MC
1480083
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (785) 260-9002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3924101
MC
1452405
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 606-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mallory Van And Storage INC

USDOT
164554
MC
142946
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (573) 636-7890 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4126548
MC
1579295
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (319) 520-5021 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8829073
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (573) 462-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407965
MC
1098109
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 691-2435 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3571030
MC
1202909
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 694-4409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4501713
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (573) 230-1299 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

Near New Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Consultants INC

USDOT
330295
MC
213682
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (504) 734-0561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
507293
MC
259966
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (504) 243-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
467892
MC
446826
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (504) 219-1895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC

USDOT
2597749
MC
912065
Based in
Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (504) 900-1501 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
237453
MC
187098
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (504) 834-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77755
MC
154678
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (504) 944-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1484140
MC
1007901
Based in
Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (504) 455-3663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1453720
MC
617938
Based in
Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (504) 554-2122 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 227 movers in New Orleans

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jefferson City to New Orleans?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,170 for a studio, $2,190 to $3,260 for a one-bedroom, $3,650 to $5,430 for a two-bedroom, $5,840 to $8,690 for a three-bedroom and $8,030 to $11,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Jefferson City?

About 710 road miles (602 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 57 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Missouri 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 Jefferson City to New Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,030 to $1,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,650 to $2,430. 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 Jefferson City–New Orleans corridor.