Louisiana to Texas
Moving from Louisiana to Texas
Reviewers who moved from Louisiana to Texas paid a median $3,645. 24,170 people made the move in 2024, and 19,850 went the other way. New Orleans to Houston, the most common run in our file, is 349 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,645
median, 20 priced reviews
Moved last year
24,170
LA to TX, 2024
Typical drive
349 mi
New Orleans to Houston
Cost of living
+10.0%
TX vs LA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 29 Oct 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
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Louisiana to Texas · median paid
$3,645
20 reviewed moves
349 road miles
Median and middle half of what 20 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Louisiana to Texas moving cost
Across 20 priced reviews of moves from Louisiana to Texas, the median was $3,645 and the middle half paid $2,500 to $6,000. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 50 to 400 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 to $2,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 to $3,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,400 to $4,300 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,200 to $5,800 |
| 4+ bedroom | $4,200 to $7,600 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the New Orleans to Houston drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.35 per gallon for the week of 2026-10-26 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Louisiana to Texas
5 of 5 · 15 Jun 2026 · reported $3,525
“Five stars. They helped me move my storage boxes from the garage to a rental unit. Around 25 boxes in total. The movers stacked everything properly and tied it down in the truck. I would confidently recommend them to friends or family.”
5 of 5 · 14 Nov 2025 · reported $6,480
“Hercules made my move completely stress free! The team was punctual, professional, and extremely careful with every item. They worked efficiently, stayed friendly, and went above and beyond. Everything arrived in perfect condition. I highly recommend their reliable, trustworthy service!”
5 of 5 · 10 Jun 2025 · reported $4,000
“What really stood out was their customer service — always ready to help. I was also surprised by how affordable the whole move was. Their fair pricing didn’t compromise on quality. This is a professional and reliable moving company. Everything arrived safely and on time.”
What went wrong on this run: of 20 reviews, 30% mention damage and 40% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Those figures are headcounts of people who changed states.
24,170 people moved from Louisiana to Texas. In the 2024 Census ACS, that flow has a margin of plus or minus 5,369. The other direction shows 19,850 people moving from Texas to Louisiana. Those figures are headcounts of people who changed states. A household on this lane still needs a truck, a date, and a price.
Living costs and wage tax differ by state. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. Louisiana is 88.2 and Texas is 97.1. Louisiana taxes wages, and Texas does not tax wages. Haulest reports the indexes and is not a carrier.
What the job looks like
Our file for this lane holds 20 reviews, which is a small sample.
The common run in our file is New Orleans to Houston. The distance is 349 miles, about 7 hours of driving. A long-distance shipment is priced by weight and miles, and the days on the road sit inside a delivery window on the order for service. Labeling every cable will not change the weight ticket, though it may save a fight later.
Our file for this lane holds 20 reviews, which is a small sample. The median reported price is $3,645 across 20 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,500 to $6,000. Those prices mix home sizes and distances, so treat the median as a marker for the file. 30% of the reviews mention damage. 40% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate.
Interstate household goods need a legal carrier. The mover should show an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority before you sign. You can check the license with the estimate checker and read how long-distance service is supposed to be sold. Haulest lists reviews and guides. We do not load the truck.
Get the price form in writing. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, and learn how to read a moving estimate before you compare bids. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. The 110 percent rule is the cap on what they can demand at the door.
Put the window and the deposit on paper. The delivery window belongs on the order for service, with the dates the mover quoted. Ask what the deposit is, when it is due, and what happens to it if you cancel. If the truck runs late, that written window is the record you can point to.
Leaving Louisiana, arriving in Texas.
| Louisiana | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 88.2 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $269,000 | $356,100 |
| Median days on market | 55 | 56 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 19,850 arrived from Texas | 24,170 arrived from Louisiana |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 1 Oct 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Louisiana, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jul 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Louisiana homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Louisiana to Texas
349 road miles, about 7 hours at the wheel (1 driving day at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $125 to $187gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $125 to $249gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $150 to $168gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $168 to $274gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Louisiana to Texas moves paid a median $3,645 (20 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 19 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people move from Louisiana to Texas?
- The Census ACS for 2024 counts 24,170 people moving from Louisiana to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 5,369. The reverse count is 19,850 people moving from Texas to Louisiana. Those are population flows, and they do not set your moving price.
- How long is the common Louisiana to Texas run?
- In our file the most common run is New Orleans to Houston, which is 349 miles and about 7 hours of driving. A household-goods shipment is priced by weight and miles, and delivery is a window on the order for service. The drive time is the car trip, and the truck follows the window.
- What did reviewers on this lane report paying?
- Across 20 priced reviews, the median reported price is $3,645. The middle half of those prices falls from $2,500 to $6,000. The prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a marker from the file.
- How often do these reviews mention damage or a delay?
- 30% of the reviews in this file mention damage. 40% mention a delay or a no-show. If the crew misses the window, the dates on your order for service are the record to keep.
- What should I check before I book an interstate mover?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Prefer a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and on a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver when you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing.
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- Texas to LouisianaThe same run the other way.
- Moving in LouisianaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in TexasWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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