Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Houston, Texas Freight Shipping
Baton Rouge → Houston Freight Rates
| Mode | Typical Rate |
|---|---|
| LTL | $250 - $450 |
| FTL Dry Van | $650 - $850 |
| Flatbed | $850 - $1,000 |
| Reefer | $850 - $1,100 |
Rates are reviewed and confirmed by our freight team before dispatch. Accessorials (liftgate, residential, limited-access) and hazmat may adjust final pricing.
The Baton Rouge to Houston freight corridor spans roughly 330 miles on the I-10 Gulf Corridor. Palletized LTL shipments run $250 - $450, a dedicated dry-van truckload moves for $650 - $850, and temperature-controlled reefer freight runs $850 - $1,100. This lane often prices as a backhaul — carriers repositioning toward Houston can offer competitive rates versus the primary headhaul direction. Typical freight moving out of Baton Rouge includes Petrochemical and Government; Houston commonly receives Energy and Healthcare. Every shipment includes a Bill of Lading and cargo insurance, with pickups available within 1–3 business days of booking. Get a free, instant freight quote for Baton Rouge to Houston in under 60 seconds — LTL, FTL, flatbed, and reefer, all reviewed and confirmed by our freight team before dispatch.
Typical freight from Baton Rouge
- Petrochemical
- Government
- Education
Typical freight into Houston
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Aerospace
Every Baton Rouge–Houston shipment includes
- FMCSA-licensed carrier matching
- Cargo insurance & Bill of Lading
- Freight class verification (LTL)
- Accessorial & appointment handling