Lnr Trucking INC
- USDOT
- 2109108
- MC
- 735398
- Based in
- Ava, MO 65608 (40 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 11 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Branson, MO → Lafayette, LA · Long-distance move
About 529 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,230–$4,810, delivery in 2–5 days, 19 carriers on the Branson side and 91 in Lafayette.
Lafayette sits about 529 miles south of Branson, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri 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 $3,230 to $4,810 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 49 min.
On the Branson side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 91 around Lafayette (59 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 Lafayette.
Branson has a population of about 13,000 and Lafayette about 123,311. Lafayette is the denser city (2,175 people per square mile versus 592 in Branson), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,940 | $2,360 | $2,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,230 | $3,940 | $4,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,170 | $6,300 | $7,690 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,110 | $8,670 | $10,570 |
$840–$1,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,490–$2,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,230–$4,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Branson, MO → Lafayette, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,940 to $2,880 for a one-bedroom, $3,230 to $4,810 for a two-bedroom, $5,170 to $7,690 for a three-bedroom and $7,110 to $10,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 529 road miles (449 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 49 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Missouri 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $840 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,190. 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.
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 Branson–Lafayette corridor.