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Lake Charles, LA

Boulder, CO → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Boulder to Lake Charles

About 1,132 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,970–$7,400, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the Boulder side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,132 miroad distance
  • 20 h 13 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,970–$7,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,132 miles (959 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 13 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (30 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Boulder

Lake Charles sits about 1,132 miles southeast of Boulder, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to Louisiana that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,970 to $7,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 13 min.

On the Boulder side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (30 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.

Boulder has a population of about 105,689 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Boulder is considerably denser (4,116 people per square mile versus 1,788), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Boulder to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,132 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,990 $2,430 $2,960
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,980 $3,640 $4,440
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,970 $6,070 $7,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,960 $9,710 $11,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,940 $13,350 $16,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,280

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,990

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

Full-service mover

$4,970–$7,400

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 Boulder (origin)

Cu

Interstate carrier

Legal name: University Of Colorado

USDOT
364146
Based in
Boulder, CO 80303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (303) 735-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gmx Transline INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2560715
MC
89066
Based in
Superior, CO 80027 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (303) 482-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insaf Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3771550
MC
1346496
Based in
Westminster, CO 80023 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (720) 707-9195 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Boulder

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC

USDOT
2629937
MC
915118
Based in
Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americanmoving Com

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC

USDOT
1253812
MC
491486
Based in
Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (720) 651-8337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulder All Star Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842456
MC
56178
Based in
Lafayette, CO 80026 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (303) 718-6355 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3497243
MC
1153031
Based in
Longmont, CO 80501 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Hero Haul

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC

USDOT
4342532
MC
1696908
Based in
Arvada, CO 80007 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (888) 864-8394 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Boulder

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 Boulder to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,960 for a studio, $2,980 to $4,440 for a one-bedroom, $4,970 to $7,400 for a two-bedroom, $7,960 to $11,840 for a three-bedroom and $10,940 to $16,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Boulder?

About 1,132 road miles (959 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Colorado 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 Boulder to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Boulder–Lake Charles corridor.