Shreveport, LA → Waco, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 246 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,360–$3,500, delivery in 1–2 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 121 in Waco.
Moving from Shreveport to Waco is a regional long-distance move of roughly 246 road miles, heading west from Louisiana to Texas.
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 $2,360 to $3,500 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 57 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 121 around Waco (34 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 Waco.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Waco about 147,788. The two cities have comparable density (1,740 and 1,561 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,360 | $2,870 | $3,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,600 | $5,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,180 | $6,320 | $7,710 |
$400–$570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,360–$3,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Shreveport, LA → Waco, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,360 to $3,500 for a two-bedroom, $3,770 to $5,610 for a three-bedroom and $5,180 to $7,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 246 road miles (209 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 57 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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–Waco corridor.