Sparks, NV

Shreveport, LA → Sparks, NV · Cross-country move

Movers from Shreveport to Sparks

About 1,797 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,270–$9,330, delivery in 5–10 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 90 in Sparks.

  • 1,797 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,270–$9,3302-bedroom estimate
Photo: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,797 miles (1,523 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination
90 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Sparks → Shreveport

The route from Shreveport, LA to Sparks, NV covers roughly 1,797 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,270 to $9,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 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 90 around Sparks (62 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 Sparks.

Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Sparks about 111,902. Sparks is the denser city (2,979 people per square mile versus 1,740 in Shreveport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Nevada is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Nevada levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Shreveport to Sparks

Full-service estimate for 1,797 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,510 $3,060 $3,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,760 $4,590 $5,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,270 $7,640 $9,330
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,030 $12,230 $14,920
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,790 $16,820 $20,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,450–$3,450

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

Portable container

$2,620–$3,860

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

Full-service mover

$6,270–$9,330

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 Shreveport (origin)

Distribution Center

Licensed interstate
USDOT
329976
MC
214531
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71101 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Rials Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
531994
MC
377432
Based in
Greenwood, LA 71033 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

At Your Service Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4709194
MC
78051792
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Blue Wolf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3017195
MC
32377
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71148 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

J & J Transporting And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3172857
MC
1345099
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Action Mobility Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2124241
MC
826909
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

New Era Trucking & Logistics, LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6061387
MC
56780556
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Moving On A Budget

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3412395
MC
1702771
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71111 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 81 movers in Shreveport

Near Sparks (destination)

Connex Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1491614
MC
644134
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
84 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

California Sierra Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
363648
MC
222282
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Sema Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3245513
MC
1020268
Based in
Reno, NV 89501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

High Mountain Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
832560
MC
224896
Based in
Sparks, NV 89434 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Humboldt Moving & Storage Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
80232
MC
98286
Based in
Sparks, NV 89431 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Onerelo Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3387545
MC
1088202
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Full Tilt Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3010394
MC
28785
Based in
Reno, NV 89521 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jbc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2473334
MC
855362
Based in
Reno, NV 89506 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 90 movers in Sparks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Shreveport to Sparks?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,510 to $3,730 for a studio, $3,760 to $5,600 for a one-bedroom, $6,270 to $9,330 for a two-bedroom, $10,030 to $14,920 for a three-bedroom and $13,790 to $20,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sparks from Shreveport?

About 1,797 road miles (1,523 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Louisiana into Nevada 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 Shreveport to Sparks?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,450 to $3,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,860. 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 Shreveport–Sparks corridor.