New Orleans, LA → Waco, TX · Long-distance move
About 523 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,280–$4,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 227 carriers on the New Orleans side and 121 in Waco.
Waco sits about 523 miles west of New Orleans, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana to Texas 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 $3,280 to $4,890 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 9 h 43 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 121 around Waco (34 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 Waco.
New Orleans has a population of about 362,154 and Waco about 147,788. New Orleans is considerably denser (2,265 people per square mile versus 1,561), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,400 | $2,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,280 | $4,010 | $4,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,260 | $6,410 | $7,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,230 | $8,810 | $10,750 |
$840–$1,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,490–$2,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,280–$4,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Orleans, LA → Waco, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,310 to $1,950 for a studio, $1,970 to $2,930 for a one-bedroom, $3,280 to $4,890 for a two-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,820 for a three-bedroom and $7,230 to $10,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 523 road miles (443 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 43 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 $840 to $1,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,190. 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–Waco corridor.