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Lake Charles, LA

Jackson, WY → Lake Charles, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Jackson to Lake Charles

About 1,570 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,700–$8,490, delivery in 5–10 days, 18 carriers on the Jackson side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,570 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,700–$8,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,570 miles (1,331 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
18 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Jackson

Moving from Jackson to Lake Charles is a cross-country move of roughly 1,570 road miles, heading southeast from Wyoming 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 $5,700 to $8,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Jackson side there are 18 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 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.

Jackson has a population of about 11,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Jackson is considerably denser (3,634 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. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Jackson to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,570 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,420 $4,170 $5,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,700 $6,960 $8,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,130 $11,130 $13,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,550 $15,310 $18,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,210–$3,120

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

Portable container

$2,420–$3,560

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

Full-service mover

$5,700–$8,490

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 Jackson (origin)

Duffel Donkey LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2638601
MC
899603
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (307) 203-0747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teton Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Teton Movers LLC

USDOT
3865827
MC
1413762
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (307) 413-8544 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Diamond Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gw Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT
4505045
MC
426990
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (307) 739-8553 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Moving Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1283332
MC
620946
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (307) 733-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teton Art Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2973688
MC
783146
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (307) 413-3312 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crate N' Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2211559
MC
769598
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (307) 733-1369 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guilty Dog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Erbe & Huyffer INC

USDOT
2574543
MC
900284
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (307) 690-3002 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Lift Things LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3741616
MC
1324713
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (307) 690-6704 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Jackson

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 Jackson to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,420 to $5,090 for a one-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,490 for a two-bedroom, $9,130 to $13,580 for a three-bedroom and $12,550 to $18,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Jackson?

About 1,570 road miles (1,331 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Wyoming 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 Jackson to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,210 to $3,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,420 to $3,560. 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 Jackson–Lake Charles corridor.