Shreveport, LA → Chattanooga, TN · Long-distance move
About 616 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,450–$5,130, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 241 in Chattanooga.
Moving from Shreveport to Chattanooga is a long-distance move of roughly 616 road miles, heading east from Louisiana to Tennessee.
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 $3,450 to $5,130 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 11 h 19 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 241 around Chattanooga (155 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 Chattanooga.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Chattanooga about 194,144. Shreveport is considerably denser (1,740 people per square mile versus 1,272), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Tennessee 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 | $1,380 | $1,680 | $2,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,070 | $2,520 | $3,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,450 | $4,210 | $5,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,520 | $6,730 | $8,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,590 | $9,260 | $11,290 |
$930–$1,320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,570–$2,310
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,450–$5,130
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.
Legal name: Multi Merchants INC
Legal name: At Your Service Mobile Detailing LLC
Legal name: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,380 to $2,050 for a studio, $2,070 to $3,080 for a one-bedroom, $3,450 to $5,130 for a two-bedroom, $5,520 to $8,210 for a three-bedroom and $7,590 to $11,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 616 road miles (522 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 19 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 Tennessee 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 $930 to $1,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,310. 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–Chattanooga corridor.