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Lake Charles, LA

Colorado Springs, CO → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Colorado Springs to Lake Charles

About 1,048 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,770–$7,090, delivery in 3–7 days, 247 carriers on the Colorado Springs side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,048 miroad distance
  • 18 h 46 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,770–$7,0902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,048 miles (888 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 46 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
247 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Colorado Springs

Lake Charles sits about 1,048 miles southeast of Colorado Springs, 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 $4,770 to $7,090 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 18 h 46 min.

On the Colorado Springs side there are 247 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (70 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.

Colorado Springs has a population of about 494,743 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Colorado Springs is considerably denser (2,451 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 Colorado Springs to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,048 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,910 $2,320 $2,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,770 $5,810 $7,090
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,620 $9,300 $11,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,480 $12,790 $15,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,530–$2,160

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

Portable container

$1,960–$2,880

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

Full-service mover

$4,770–$7,090

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 Colorado Springs (origin)

Goodwill Of Colorado

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
733591
MC
554386
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (719) 499-9239 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
44799
MC
136490
Based in
Colorado Sprgs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
87 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (541) 887-9924 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taylor Farms Colorado INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
332102
MC
221626
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (719) 473-8251 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tmt Springs INC

USDOT
997991
MC
432223
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (719) 576-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arrow Moving & Storage Of Colorado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1247388
MC
476768
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (719) 527-0616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Knob Hill Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kh Towing Operations LLC

USDOT
3138185
MC
97409
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (719) 634-9941 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3590162
MC
1215756
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (719) 284-2281 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colorado Air Cargo INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
66588
MC
129188
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (719) 594-0033 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 247 movers in Colorado Springs

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 Colorado Springs to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,250 for a one-bedroom, $4,770 to $7,090 for a two-bedroom, $7,620 to $11,340 for a three-bedroom and $10,480 to $15,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Colorado Springs?

About 1,048 road miles (888 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 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 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 Colorado Springs to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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 Colorado Springs–Lake Charles corridor.