Cheyenne, WY → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move
About 1,173 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,820–$7,180, delivery in 3–7 days, 31 carriers on the Cheyenne side and 25 in Lake Charles.
The route from Cheyenne, WY to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 1,173 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,820 to $7,180 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 55 min.
On the Cheyenne side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 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.
Cheyenne has a population of about 66,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,930 | $2,350 | $2,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,530 | $4,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,820 | $5,880 | $7,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,720 | $9,410 | $11,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,610 | $12,940 | $15,790 |
$1,660–$2,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,070–$3,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,820–$7,180
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cheyenne, WY → Lake Charles, 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.
Legal name: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Legal name: James G Gobert INC
Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC
Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,870 for a studio, $2,890 to $4,310 for a one-bedroom, $4,820 to $7,180 for a two-bedroom, $7,720 to $11,480 for a three-bedroom and $10,610 to $15,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,173 road miles (994 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 55 min.
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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 Cheyenne–Lake Charles corridor.