New Orleans, LA

Oshkosh, WI → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Oshkosh to New Orleans

About 1,142 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,730–$7,030, delivery in 3–7 days, 114 carriers on the Oshkosh side and 227 in New Orleans.

  • 1,142 miroad distance
  • 20 h 23 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,730–$7,0302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,142 miles (968 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 23 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
114 (56 interstate)
Movers at destination
227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Oshkosh

New Orleans sits about 1,142 miles south of Oshkosh, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin to Louisiana 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 $4,730 to $7,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 23 min.

On the Oshkosh side there are 114 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (56 of them authorized for interstate work), and 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.

Oshkosh has a population of about 66,000 and New Orleans about 362,154. The two cities have comparable density (2,468 and 2,265 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Oshkosh to New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 1,142 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,890 $2,310 $2,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,840 $3,460 $4,220
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,730 $5,760 $7,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,560 $9,220 $11,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,400 $12,680 $15,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,620–$2,290

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,040–$3,000

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,730–$7,030

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Oshkosh (origin)

Valley Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
703852
MC
325475
Based in
Oshkosh, WI 54904 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
160 trucks, 135 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Herlache Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2435372
MC
839732
Based in
Oshkosh, WI 54904 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Oblewski Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1806721
MC
656728
Based in
Omro, WI 54963 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

North Shore Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1718063
MC
630062
Based in
Neenah, WI 54956 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

One Time Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3112432
MC
83402
Based in
Oshkosh, WI 54901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Elong Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4462071
MC
1759859
Based in
Oshkosh, WI 54902 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Mv3 Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3120821
MC
87849
Based in
Oshkosh, WI 54901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Dm&a Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3700210
MC
1294372
Based in
Oshkosh, WI 54901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 114 movers in Oshkosh

Near New Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
330295
MC
213682
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
507293
MC
259966
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
467892
MC
446826
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2597749
MC
912065
Based in
Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
237453
MC
187098
Based in
Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77755
MC
154678
Based in
New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1484140
MC
1007901
Based in
Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1453720
MC
617938
Based in
Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 227 movers in New Orleans

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Oshkosh to New Orleans?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,890 to $2,810 for a studio, $2,840 to $4,220 for a one-bedroom, $4,730 to $7,030 for a two-bedroom, $7,560 to $11,250 for a three-bedroom and $10,400 to $15,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Oshkosh?

About 1,142 road miles (968 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 23 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin into Louisiana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Oshkosh to New Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Oshkosh–New Orleans corridor.