Unitedws INC
- USDOT
- 3431464
- MC
- 1111903
- Based in
- Spring, TX 77389 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 93 trucks, 93 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Conroe, TX → Lafayette, LA · Regional long-distance move
About 244 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,350–$3,490, delivery in 1–2 days, 407 carriers on the Conroe side and 91 in Lafayette.
Moving from Conroe to Lafayette is a regional long-distance move of roughly 244 road miles, heading east from Texas 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 $2,350 to $3,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 54 min.
On the Conroe side there are 407 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (172 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.
Conroe has a population of about 119,564 and Lafayette about 123,311. Lafayette is the denser city (2,175 people per square mile versus 1,249 in Conroe), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,860 | $3,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,760 | $4,580 | $5,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,170 | $6,300 | $7,690 |
$400–$570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,350–$3,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Conroe, TX → 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.
Legal name: Jumpstar Enterprises LLC
Legal name: 1960 Movers INC
Legal name: Bjb Group LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,350 to $3,490 for a two-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,590 for a three-bedroom and $5,170 to $7,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 244 road miles (206 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 54 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Texas 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 $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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 Conroe–Lafayette corridor.