Lake Charles, LA

Durango, CO → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Durango to Lake Charles

About 1,147 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,010–$7,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 21 carriers on the Durango side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,147 miroad distance
  • 20 h 29 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,010–$7,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,147 miles (972 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 29 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
21 (10 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Durango

Moving from Durango to Lake Charles is a long-distance move of roughly 1,147 road miles, heading southeast from Colorado 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 $5,010 to $7,460 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 29 min.

On the Durango side there are 21 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (10 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.

Durango has a population of about 20,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Lake Charles is the denser city (1,788 people per square mile versus 1,293 in Durango), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Durango to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,147 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,000 $2,450 $2,980
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,010 $3,670 $4,470
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,010 $6,110 $7,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,020 $9,780 $11,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,030 $13,450 $16,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

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

Portable container

$2,040–$3,010

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

Full-service mover

$5,010–$7,460

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Durango (origin)

McKee Cattle Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1678358
MC
1098617
Based in
Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Bob'S Backhoe Service

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1274510
Based in
Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

A & M Construction & Excavation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
774005
MC
349665
Based in
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (44 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Army Ant Moving Durango Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2303164
MC
787466
Based in
Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Durango Trash Panda LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4278120
MC
1662560
Based in
Hesperus, CO 81326 (16 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Wayne'S Towing & Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4015525
MC
1572441
Based in
Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Jm Partners

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1037203
MC
927485
Based in
Ignacio, CO 81137 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

High Mountain Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4378958
MC
1716216
Based in
Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 21 movers in Durango

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

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

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

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Durango to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,980 for a studio, $3,010 to $4,470 for a one-bedroom, $5,010 to $7,460 for a two-bedroom, $8,020 to $11,930 for a three-bedroom and $11,030 to $16,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Durango?

About 1,147 road miles (972 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 29 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 Durango to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,010. 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 Durango–Lake Charles corridor.