Monroe, LA → Conroe, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 297 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,530–$3,770, delivery in 1–3 days, 49 carriers on the Monroe side and 407 in Conroe.
The route from Monroe, LA to Conroe, TX covers roughly 297 miles by road, a southwest-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 $2,530 to $3,770 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 5 h 49 min.
On the Monroe side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 407 around Conroe (172 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 Conroe.
Monroe has a population of about 46,000 and Conroe about 119,564. The two cities have comparable density (1,604 and 1,249 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,090 | $3,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,570 | $6,790 | $8,280 |
$460–$640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,290–$1,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,530–$3,770
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 $1,750 for a studio, $1,520 to $2,260 for a one-bedroom, $2,530 to $3,770 for a two-bedroom, $4,050 to $6,020 for a three-bedroom and $5,570 to $8,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 297 road miles (251 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 49 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 Louisiana into Texas 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 $460 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,890. 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 Monroe–Conroe corridor.