New Orleans, LA → Midland, TX · Long-distance move
About 865 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,090–$6,090, delivery in 2–5 days, 227 carriers on the New Orleans side and 94 in Midland.
The route from New Orleans, LA to Midland, TX covers roughly 865 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,090 to $6,090 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 15 h 37 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 94 around Midland (46 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 Midland.
New Orleans has a population of about 362,154 and Midland about 147,615. The two cities have comparable density (2,265 and 1,755 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 | $1,640 | $2,000 | $2,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,460 | $3,000 | $3,660 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,090 | $4,990 | $6,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,550 | $7,990 | $9,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,010 | $10,990 | $13,400 |
$1,190–$1,680
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,790–$2,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,090–$6,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Orleans, LA → Midland, TX. 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
Legal name: Willis Permian Movers
Legal name: Arthur Garcia Cordova
Legal name: Mid-Dessa INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,640 to $2,440 for a studio, $2,460 to $3,660 for a one-bedroom, $4,090 to $6,090 for a two-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,750 for a three-bedroom and $9,010 to $13,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 865 road miles (733 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 37 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 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 $1,190 to $1,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,640. 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–Midland corridor.