Shreveport, LA → Salt Lake City, UT · Long-distance move
About 1,363 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,390–$8,010, delivery in 3–7 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 531 in Salt Lake City.
Moving from Shreveport to Salt Lake City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,363 road miles, heading northwest from Louisiana to Utah.
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 $5,390 to $8,010 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
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 531 around Salt Lake City (306 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 Salt Lake City.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Salt Lake City about 218,428. The two cities have comparable density (1,740 and 1,811 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Utah is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,230 | $3,940 | $4,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,390 | $6,570 | $8,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,620 | $10,510 | $12,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,850 | $14,450 | $17,630 |
$2,000–$2,820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,240–$3,290
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,390–$8,010
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 $2,150 to $3,200 for a studio, $3,230 to $4,810 for a one-bedroom, $5,390 to $8,010 for a two-bedroom, $8,620 to $12,820 for a three-bedroom and $11,850 to $17,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,363 road miles (1,155 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Louisiana into Utah 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 $2,000 to $2,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,240 to $3,290. 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–Salt Lake City corridor.