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Lake Charles, LA

Kahului, HI → Lake Charles, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to Lake Charles

About 4,659 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,100–$18,000, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 4,659 miroad distance
  • 81 hours (10 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $12,100–$18,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 4,659 miles (3,948 straight-line)
Drive time
81 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Kahului

Lake Charles sits about 4,659 miles northeast of Kahului, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to Louisiana that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $12,100 to $18,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 81 hours (10 driving days).

On the Kahului side there are 45 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 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.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,962 and 1,788 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Kahului to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 4,659 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,840 $5,900 $7,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $7,260 $8,850 $10,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $12,100 $14,750 $18,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $19,360 $23,600 $28,800
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $26,610 $32,460 $39,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,440–$9,090

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

Portable container

$5,180–$7,610

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

Full-service mover

$12,100–$18,000

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Kahului, HI → Lake Charles, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Kahului (origin)

Dhx Maui INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
572219
MC
77558
Based in
Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (808) 877-2822 Route Verify on FMCSA

T Sniffen And Sons LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1066769
Based in
Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (808) 871-7781 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bb Trucking & Storage INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: B B Delivery Service INC

USDOT
950644
Based in
Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (808) 877-3966 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
758043
MC
708895
Based in
Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (808) 242-6593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3252648
MC
1023953
Based in
Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (808) 205-7412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quicktow LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2584816
Based in
Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (808) 877-5553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bonafide Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3760716
MC
1355483
Based in
Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (808) 359-7779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pico General Contracting Corporation

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2583683
Based in
Makawao, HI 96768 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (808) 572-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 45 movers in Kahului

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 Kahului to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,840 to $7,200 for a studio, $7,260 to $10,800 for a one-bedroom, $12,100 to $18,000 for a two-bedroom, $19,360 to $28,800 for a three-bedroom and $26,610 to $39,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Kahului?

About 4,659 road miles (3,948 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 81 hours (10 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Hawaii 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 Kahului to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,440 to $9,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,180 to $7,610. 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 Kahului–Lake Charles corridor.