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Lake Charles, LA

Broken Arrow, OK → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Broken Arrow to Lake Charles

About 507 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,680, delivery in 2–5 days, 177 carriers on the Broken Arrow side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 507 miroad distance
  • 9 h 27 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,140–$4,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 507 miles (430 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 27 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
177 (81 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Broken Arrow

Moving from Broken Arrow to Lake Charles is a long-distance move of roughly 507 road miles, heading south from Oklahoma 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 $4,680 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 27 min.

On the Broken Arrow side there are 177 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (81 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.

Broken Arrow has a population of about 124,991 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,802 and 1,788 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Broken Arrow to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 507 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,140 $3,840 $4,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,030 $6,140 $7,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,920 $8,440 $10,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$820–$1,160

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

Portable container

$1,470–$2,170

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

Full-service mover

$3,140–$4,680

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 Broken Arrow (origin)

One Source Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3781181
MC
1353618
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74120 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (918) 210-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

T And T America LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Thimotee Transit

USDOT
4547252
MC
1805442
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74112 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 304 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (479) 365-7096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dash Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3317066
MC
1057101
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74134 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (214) 681-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Balanced Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3527900
MC
1173394
Based in
Catoosa, OK 74015 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (918) 688-2851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Oklahoma INC

USDOT
1632967
MC
705022
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74145 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (918) 234-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving Company

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Tf Management Company INC

USDOT
1017321
MC
427821
Based in
Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (918) 665-7007 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Tulsa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1603843
MC
614789
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74116 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Simeo Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2322562
MC
882213
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74134 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (316) 312-3111 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 177 movers in Broken Arrow

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 Broken Arrow to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,810 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,680 for a two-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,490 for a three-bedroom and $6,920 to $10,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Broken Arrow?

About 507 road miles (430 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 27 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 Oklahoma 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 Broken Arrow to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $820 to $1,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,170. 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 Broken Arrow–Lake Charles corridor.