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Lake Charles, LA

Birmingham, AL → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Birmingham to Lake Charles

About 520 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,670, delivery in 2–5 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 520 miroad distance
  • 9 h 40 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,140–$4,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 520 miles (441 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 40 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
395 (208 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Birmingham

Moving from Birmingham to Lake Charles is a long-distance move of roughly 520 road miles, heading southwest from Alabama to Louisiana.

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 $3,140 to $4,670 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 9 h 40 min.

On the Birmingham side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (208 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Lake Charles is the denser city (1,788 people per square mile versus 1,366 in Birmingham), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Birmingham to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 520 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,880 $2,300 $2,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,020 $6,130 $7,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,910 $8,430 $10,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$830–$1,180

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

Portable container

$1,480–$2,180

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

Full-service mover

$3,140–$4,670

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Birmingham, AL → Lake Charles, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Birmingham (origin)

Buddy Moore Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
843883
MC
370920
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
359 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (205) 949-2260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dixie Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2263023
MC
822669
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
117 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (205) 841-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deep South Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tvs INC

USDOT
273403
MC
163871
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35204 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
109 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (205) 326-0490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Thrift Stores INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alabama Thrift Stores INC

USDOT
446588
MC
656355
Based in
Irondale, AL 35210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (205) 856-1234 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Move & Store LLC

USDOT
2179652
MC
765956
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35211 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (855) 624-4537 Route Verify on FMCSA

U-Haul

Licensed interstate

Legal name: U-Haul Company Of Alabama INC

USDOT
428450
MC
881025
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35216 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (602) 263-6811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers Of The South INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
187921
MC
432768
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (205) 808-4915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thompson Delivery Services Colwright

Licensed interstate

Legal name: McCorquodale Transfer LLC

USDOT
713589
MC
352161
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (205) 870-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 395 movers in Birmingham

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Birmingham to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,800 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,670 for a two-bedroom, $5,020 to $7,480 for a three-bedroom and $6,910 to $10,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Birmingham?

About 520 road miles (441 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 40 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 Alabama 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 Birmingham to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $830 to $1,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,180. 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 Birmingham–Lake Charles corridor.