Shreveport, LA → Lafayette, IN · Long-distance move
About 790 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,840–$5,710, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 55 in Lafayette.
Moving from Shreveport to Lafayette is a long-distance move of roughly 790 road miles, heading northeast from Louisiana to Indiana.
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 $3,840 to $5,710 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 14 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 55 around Lafayette (44 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 Lafayette.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Lafayette about 72,000. Lafayette is the denser city (2,409 people per square mile versus 1,740 in Shreveport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,530 | $1,870 | $2,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,810 | $3,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,840 | $4,680 | $5,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,140 | $7,480 | $9,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,440 | $10,290 | $12,550 |
$1,110–$1,570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,730–$2,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,840–$5,710
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 $1,530 to $2,280 for a studio, $2,300 to $3,420 for a one-bedroom, $3,840 to $5,710 for a two-bedroom, $6,140 to $9,130 for a three-bedroom and $8,440 to $12,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 790 road miles (669 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 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 Indiana 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 $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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–Lafayette corridor.