Moving to Houston from somewhere in Louisiana? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Louisiana city on this platform is Lake Charles at about 157 road miles from Houston; the largest, New Orleans, is about 386 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Houston has 3,257 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (1,374 with interstate authority), and the Louisiana cities on this platform account for 669 more.
Typical cost (Houston ↔ New Orleans, 386 miles)
| 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 |
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Distance is pre-filled for Louisiana → Houston, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.