Lake Charles, LA → Beaumont, TX · Short-haul move
About 67 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,270–$1,890, delivery in 1–2 days, 25 carriers on the Lake Charles side and 106 in Beaumont.
The route from Lake Charles, LA to Beaumont, TX covers roughly 67 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 51 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,270 and $1,890, before packing or storage.
On the Lake Charles side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (18 of them authorized for interstate work), and 106 around Beaumont (39 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 Beaumont.
Lake Charles has a population of about 80,000 and Beaumont about 112,967. The two cities have comparable density (1,788 and 1,397 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $710 | $860 | $1,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $810 | $990 | $1,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,920 | $2,350 | $2,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,200 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,270–$1,890
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lake Charles, LA → Beaumont, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $710 to $1,050 for a studio, $810 to $1,210 for a one-bedroom, $1,270 to $1,890 for a two-bedroom, $1,920 to $2,860 for a three-bedroom and $2,820 to $4,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 67 road miles (56 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 51 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Louisiana into Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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.
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 Lake Charles–Beaumont corridor.