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Lake Charles, LA

Deltona, FL → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Deltona to Lake Charles

About 857 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,160–$6,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 252 carriers on the Deltona side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 857 miroad distance
  • 15 h 29 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,160–$6,1902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 857 miles (726 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 29 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
252 (84 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Deltona

The route from Deltona, FL to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 857 miles by road, a west-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 $4,160 to $6,190 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 15 h 29 min.

On the Deltona side there are 252 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (84 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.

Deltona has a population of about 100,267 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Deltona is considerably denser (2,512 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 Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Deltona to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 857 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,660 $2,030 $2,480
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,500 $3,040 $3,710
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,160 $5,070 $6,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,660 $8,120 $9,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,150 $11,160 $13,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,180–$1,670

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,620

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

Full-service mover

$4,160–$6,190

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 Deltona (origin)

Velez Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3895478
MC
1433482
Based in
Lake Mary, FL 32746 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (407) 720-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Project Management & Installation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2960015
MC
1728284
Based in
Sanford, FL 32771 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (407) 732-4669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mrm Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2462368
MC
850881
Based in
Lake Mary, FL 32746 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (302) 465-2167 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exclusive Courier Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3946807
MC
1467532
Based in
Sanford, FL 32771 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (415) 250-4015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adkins Specialized Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3476972
MC
1139873
Based in
Lake Helen, FL 32744 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (407) 562-7409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1620017
MC
598451
Based in
Deltona, FL 32738 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (407) 388-4601 Route Verify on FMCSA

Navado'S Sun Valley

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Navado'S Sun Valley LLC

USDOT
1854262
MC
860056
Based in
Deltona, FL 32738 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (321) 746-4666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roseway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3506179
MC
1159002
Based in
Deltona, FL 32738 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (239) 595-2040 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 252 movers in Deltona

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 Deltona to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,480 for a studio, $2,500 to $3,710 for a one-bedroom, $4,160 to $6,190 for a two-bedroom, $6,660 to $9,910 for a three-bedroom and $9,150 to $13,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Deltona?

About 857 road miles (726 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 29 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 Florida 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 Deltona to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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 Deltona–Lake Charles corridor.