Shreveport, LA → Sugar Land, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 267 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,430–$3,610, delivery in 1–3 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Sugar Land, TX covers roughly 267 miles by road, a southwest-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 $2,430 to $3,610 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 5 h 18 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 1,180 around Sugar Land (498 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 Sugar Land.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Sugar Land about 107,726. Sugar Land is the denser city (2,741 people per square mile versus 1,740 in Shreveport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,880 | $4,740 | $5,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,340 | $6,510 | $7,950 |
$420–$600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,430–$3,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Shreveport, LA → Sugar Land, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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: 3 Men Movers LTD
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,460 to $2,170 for a one-bedroom, $2,430 to $3,610 for a two-bedroom, $3,880 to $5,780 for a three-bedroom and $5,340 to $7,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 267 road miles (227 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 18 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 $420 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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–Sugar Land corridor.