Baton Rouge, LA

Springfield, IL → Baton Rouge, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Baton Rouge

About 769 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,010–$5,960, delivery in 2–5 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 196 in Baton Rouge.

  • 769 miroad distance
  • 13 h 58 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,010–$5,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 769 miles (651 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 58 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
58 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
196 (102 interstate)

Reverse: Baton Rouge → Springfield

The route from Springfield, IL to Baton Rouge, LA covers roughly 769 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,010 to $5,960 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 13 h 58 min.

On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.

Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. Baton Rouge is the denser city (2,636 people per square mile versus 1,872 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Baton Rouge

Full-service estimate for 769 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,600 $1,960 $2,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,410 $2,930 $3,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,010 $4,890 $5,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,410 $7,820 $9,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,820 $10,760 $13,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,090–$1,540

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

Portable container

$1,710–$2,510

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

Full-service mover

$4,010–$5,960

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Springfield (origin)

Lightspeed Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3463470
MC
1137096
Based in
Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Dodik Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1371987
MC
524365
Based in
Springfield, IL 62704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Cavalier Cartage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
874456
MC
519534
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
607202
MC
292145
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Tuxhorn Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
732994
MC
769644
Based in
Springfield, IL 62702 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Peters Family Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1750866
MC
641234
Based in
New Berlin, IL 62670 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Prime Moovers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4533601
MC
1797987
Based in
Springfield, IL 62707 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

T & T Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4149348
MC
1592549
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 58 movers in Springfield

Near Baton Rouge (destination)

Ferrara Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1972988
MC
698068
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Associated Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
348258
MC
652592
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Derashnie Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1209842
MC
481164
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
64 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Rosco Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532960
MC
1176827
Based in
Port Allen, LA 70767 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Double F Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1447929
MC
547179
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2147737
MC
746991
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Jb3 Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4209169
MC
1628424
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Baton Rouge LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1980694
MC
701686
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 196 movers in Baton Rouge

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Baton Rouge?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,390 for a studio, $2,410 to $3,580 for a one-bedroom, $4,010 to $5,960 for a two-bedroom, $6,410 to $9,540 for a three-bedroom and $8,820 to $13,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Baton Rouge from Springfield?

About 769 road miles (651 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 58 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Illinois into Louisiana 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 Springfield to Baton Rouge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,510. 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 Springfield–Baton Rouge corridor.