New Orleans, LA → Louisville, KY · Long-distance move
About 722 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,640–$5,410, delivery in 2–5 days, 227 carriers on the New Orleans side and 401 in Louisville.
Moving from New Orleans to Louisville is a long-distance move of roughly 722 road miles, heading north from Louisiana to Kentucky.
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 $3,640 to $5,410 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 13 h 9 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 401 around Louisville (245 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 Louisville.
New Orleans has a population of about 362,154 and Louisville about 641,962. The two cities have comparable density (2,265 and 1,948 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 | $1,460 | $1,770 | $2,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,640 | $4,440 | $5,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,820 | $7,100 | $8,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,000 | $9,760 | $11,910 |
$1,040–$1,470
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,660–$2,450
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,640–$5,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Orleans, LA → Louisville, KY. 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.
Legal name: Transportation Consultants INC
Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,170 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,250 for a one-bedroom, $3,640 to $5,410 for a two-bedroom, $5,820 to $8,660 for a three-bedroom and $8,000 to $11,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 722 road miles (612 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 9 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 Kentucky 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 $1,040 to $1,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,450. 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–Louisville corridor.