Shreveport, LA → Abilene, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 409 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,920–$4,340, delivery in 1–3 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 44 in Abilene.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Abilene, TX covers roughly 409 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,920 to $4,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 45 min.
On the Shreveport side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 44 around Abilene (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 Abilene.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Abilene about 131,588. Shreveport is considerably denser (1,740 people per square mile versus 1,173), 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 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,750 | $2,130 | $2,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,690 | $6,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,420 | $7,830 | $9,550 |
$570–$810
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,920–$4,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,750 to $2,600 for a one-bedroom, $2,920 to $4,340 for a two-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,940 for a three-bedroom and $6,420 to $9,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 409 road miles (347 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 45 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 $570 to $810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,040. 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 Shreveport–Abilene corridor.