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Lake Charles, LA

Casper, WY → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Casper to Lake Charles

About 1,338 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,220–$7,760, delivery in 3–7 days, 25 carriers on the Casper side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,338 miroad distance
  • 23 h 46 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,220–$7,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,338 miles (1,134 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 46 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
25 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Casper

Moving from Casper to Lake Charles is a long-distance move of roughly 1,338 road miles, heading southeast from Wyoming 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 $5,220 to $7,760 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 23 h 46 min.

On the Casper side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 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.

Casper has a population of about 59,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,207 and 1,788 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Casper to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,338 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,090 $2,540 $3,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,130 $3,820 $4,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,220 $6,360 $7,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,340 $10,180 $12,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,470 $13,990 $17,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,820–$2,580

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

Portable container

$2,210–$3,260

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

Full-service mover

$5,220–$7,760

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 Casper (origin)

Inno Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
899962
MC
1469538
Based in
Casper, WY 82609 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (229) 358-8757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Night Owl Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3822280
MC
1383532
Based in
Casper, WY 82602 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (213) 936-7225 Verify on FMCSA

Antwine Team Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3312326
MC
1052392
Based in
Casper, WY 82609 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (307) 441-8999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steeline Hauling LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4552426
Based in
Casper, WY 82609 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (307) 251-2416 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thunderstruck Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: H D Grimes & J D Burnell

USDOT
1304996
Based in
Mills, WY 82644 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (307) 259-0637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan Washechek Breeze Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dan Washechek

USDOT
1309155
Based in
Evansville, WY 82636 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (307) 265-5945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beagle Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert Lee Beagle

USDOT
3078894
MC
65524
Based in
Evansville, WY 82636 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (307) 262-4506 Route Verify on FMCSA

McKendree Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Total Oilfield Rentals INC

USDOT
314226
MC
209563
Based in
Casper, WY 82604 (20 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (307) 237-9692 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Casper

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 Casper to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,090 to $3,100 for a studio, $3,130 to $4,660 for a one-bedroom, $5,220 to $7,760 for a two-bedroom, $8,340 to $12,420 for a three-bedroom and $11,470 to $17,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Casper?

About 1,338 road miles (1,134 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 46 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 Wyoming 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 Casper to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,260. 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 Casper–Lake Charles corridor.