Lake Charles, LA

Green Bay, WI → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Green Bay to Lake Charles

About 1,215 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,900–$7,290, delivery in 3–7 days, 111 carriers on the Green Bay side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,215 miroad distance
  • 21 h 39 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,900–$7,2902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,215 miles (1,030 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 39 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
111 (52 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Green Bay

Lake Charles sits about 1,215 miles south of Green Bay, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin 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 $4,900 to $7,290 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 21 h 39 min.

On the Green Bay side there are 111 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (52 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.

Green Bay has a population of about 106,675 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Green Bay is considerably denser (2,360 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.

Cost of moving from Green Bay to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,215 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,940 $3,580 $4,370
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,900 $5,970 $7,290
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,840 $9,560 $11,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,780 $13,140 $16,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

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

Portable container

$2,100–$3,090

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

Full-service mover

$4,900–$7,290

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 Green Bay (origin)

Schneider National Bulk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
164311
MC
143594
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
569 trucks, 604 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Schneider National Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264184
MC
133655
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9,866 trucks, 11,335 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Paper Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
380482
MC
227188
Based in
De Pere, WI 54115 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
736 trucks, 825 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Dedicated Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
786746
MC
351350
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54311 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Waltco INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
508334
MC
260297
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Bay City Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4243364
MC
1643599
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Ki Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
186306
MC
152395
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54302 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

M-West-Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2824853
MC
942663
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 111 movers in Green Bay

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 Green Bay to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,940 to $4,370 for a one-bedroom, $4,900 to $7,290 for a two-bedroom, $7,840 to $11,660 for a three-bedroom and $10,780 to $16,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Green Bay?

About 1,215 road miles (1,030 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 39 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 Wisconsin 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 Green Bay to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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 Green Bay–Lake Charles corridor.