Lake Charles, LA

Kingman, AZ → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kingman to Lake Charles

About 1,481 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,670–$8,440, delivery in 3–7 days, 15 carriers on the Kingman side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,481 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,670–$8,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,481 miles (1,255 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
15 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Kingman

The route from Kingman, AZ to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 1,481 miles by road, a east-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 $5,670 to $8,440 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Kingman side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 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.

Kingman has a population of about 35,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Lake Charles is the denser city (1,788 people per square mile versus 871 in Kingman), 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 Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Kingman to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,481 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,370
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,400 $4,150 $5,060
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,670 $6,920 $8,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,070 $11,060 $13,500
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,480 $15,210 $18,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,120–$3,000

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

Portable container

$2,340–$3,440

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

Full-service mover

$5,670–$8,440

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 Kingman (origin)

Sin City Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2873747
MC
963967
Based in
Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Gm Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1908707
MC
684688
Based in
Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Albatross

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3314156
MC
1053287
Based in
Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Rv Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2462187
Based in
Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Evan Rocks Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3123336
MC
89199
Based in
Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

One Last Time LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3417923
MC
1104036
Based in
Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Cmv Harmony Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2545912
MC
886275
Based in
Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

4 Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2861605
MC
959532
Based in
Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 15 movers in Kingman

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 Kingman to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,370 for a studio, $3,400 to $5,060 for a one-bedroom, $5,670 to $8,440 for a two-bedroom, $9,070 to $13,500 for a three-bedroom and $12,480 to $18,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Kingman?

About 1,481 road miles (1,255 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

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 Arizona 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 Kingman to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,120 to $3,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,340 to $3,440. 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 Kingman–Lake Charles corridor.