Baton Rouge Car Shipping Rates
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Baton Rouge at a glance
- Typical price
- $295 – $2,705
- Open transport
- $0.40–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–3 days
- Trips within Louisiana
- $240 – $660
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$295 – $2,705
Typical price
Sedan to major cities
$0.40–$1.89 per mile
Open transport
$0.52–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport
$240 – $660
Trips within Louisiana
Published range for an in-state trip
Rates from Baton Rouge to popular destinations
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car, open and enclosed.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,920 mi | $770 – $3,630 | $1,000 – $5,805 | 4–8 days | Louisiana to California |
| Jackson, MS | 170 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Mississippi |
| Houston, TX | 310 mi | $250 – $680 | $300 – $1,090 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 680 mi | $495 – $1,285 | $635 – $2,055 | 2–3 days | Louisiana to Florida |
| Little Rock, AR | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Arkansas |
| New York City, NY | 1,430 mi | $1,000 – $2,705 | $1,300 – $4,325 | 3–6 days | Louisiana to New York |
| Chicago, IL | 980 mi | $715 – $1,850 | $915 – $2,965 | 2–4 days | Louisiana to Illinois |
| Birmingham, AL | 400 mi | $320 – $880 | $390 – $1,410 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Alabama |
| Atlanta, GA | 550 mi | $400 – $1,040 | $515 – $1,665 | 2–3 days | Louisiana to Georgia |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,490 mi | $1,045 – $2,815 | $1,355 – $4,505 | 3–6 days | Louisiana to Arizona |
Rates to Baton Rouge
Published figures don't vary by direction, but real quotes often do, so compare both ways.
| Origin | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,920 mi | $770 – $3,630 | $1,000 – $5,805 | 4–8 days | California to Louisiana |
| Jackson, MS | 170 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Mississippi to Louisiana |
| Houston, TX | 310 mi | $250 – $680 | $300 – $1,090 | 1–2 days | Texas to Louisiana |
| Jacksonville, FL | 680 mi | $495 – $1,285 | $635 – $2,055 | 2–3 days | Florida to Louisiana |
| Little Rock, AR | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Arkansas to Louisiana |
| New York City, NY | 1,430 mi | $1,000 – $2,705 | $1,300 – $4,325 | 3–6 days | New York to Louisiana |
| Chicago, IL | 980 mi | $715 – $1,850 | $915 – $2,965 | 2–4 days | Illinois to Louisiana |
| Birmingham, AL | 400 mi | $320 – $880 | $390 – $1,410 | 1–2 days | Alabama to Louisiana |
Storm season can pause pickups
No source publishes monthly rates for Baton Rouge.
Between June and November a named storm can close highways and hold carriers for days. Ship earlier in the window when a date matters.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Open vs. enclosed from Baton Rouge
Price per mile for a standard sedan.
$0.52–$3.02 per mile
- Covered from weather and debris
- Best for luxury and classic cars
- Book further ahead
What affects prices in Baton Rouge
- DistanceShort trips cost more per mile but less in total than cross-country moves.
- Pickup locationAddresses near I-10 are quicker for drivers to reach than rural or hard-to-access streets.
- SeasonSummer moving season and holiday periods push prices up on busy routes.
- DirectionPrices differ by direction, because demand on a lane isn't the same both ways.
- Vehicle sizeLarge SUVs, trucks and heavy EVs take more space and weight on the trailer.
- TimingFlexible dates make it easier to fit your car onto a truck already heading your way.
How to save when shipping from Baton Rouge
- Meet near a freewayA pickup near I-10, I-12, I-110 is faster for drivers to reach.Nearby pickup savings
- Keep dates flexibleA wider pickup window lets a carrier fit you onto a truck already heading your way.Price calendar
- Choose open transportOpen carriers cost less and have far more trucks leaving the area.Open car transport
- Book a few weeks aheadOne to three weeks gives you the best choice of carriers, especially in summer.Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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