New Orleans, LA → Lawrence, KS · Long-distance move
About 809 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 227 carriers on the New Orleans side and 17 in Lawrence.
Lawrence sits about 809 miles northwest of New Orleans, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana to Kansas 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 $3,860 to $5,740 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 14 h 39 min.
On the New Orleans side there are 227 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (125 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Lawrence (14 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 Lawrence.
New Orleans has a population of about 362,154 and Lawrence about 95,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,265 and 2,772 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,860 | $4,710 | $5,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,170 | $7,530 | $9,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,490 | $10,350 | $12,630 |
$1,130–$1,600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,740–$2,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,860–$5,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Orleans, LA → Lawrence, KS. 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,320 to $3,440 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,740 for a two-bedroom, $6,170 to $9,190 for a three-bedroom and $8,490 to $12,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 809 road miles (686 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 39 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Louisiana into Kansas 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 $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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 New Orleans–Lawrence corridor.