Memphis, TN → Lafayette, LA · Regional long-distance move
About 424 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,920–$4,350, delivery in 1–3 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 91 in Lafayette.
Lafayette sits about 424 miles south of Memphis, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to Louisiana that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,920 to $4,350 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 1 min.
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 of them authorized for interstate work), and 91 around Lafayette (59 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 Lafayette.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Lafayette about 123,311. The two cities have comparable density (2,132 and 2,175 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,750 | $2,140 | $2,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,350 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,700 | $6,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,430 | $7,840 | $9,560 |
$590–$830
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,400–$2,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,920–$4,350
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,740 for a studio, $1,750 to $2,610 for a one-bedroom, $2,920 to $4,350 for a two-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,960 for a three-bedroom and $6,430 to $9,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 424 road miles (359 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 1 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 Tennessee 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 $590 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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 Memphis–Lafayette corridor.