Lake Charles, LA → Lee's Summit, MO · Long-distance move
About 715 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,660–$5,450, delivery in 2–5 days, 25 carriers on the Lake Charles side and 213 in Lee's Summit.
Lee's Summit sits about 715 miles north of Lake Charles, which makes this an interstate relocation from Louisiana to Missouri 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 $3,660 to $5,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 2 min.
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 213 around Lee's Summit (168 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 Lee's Summit.
Lake Charles has a population of about 80,000 and Lee's Summit about 107,514. The two cities have comparable density (1,788 and 1,582 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,460 | $1,790 | $2,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,660 | $4,460 | $5,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,860 | $7,140 | $8,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,050 | $9,820 | $11,980 |
$1,030–$1,460
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,660–$2,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,660–$5,450
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,180 for a studio, $2,200 to $3,270 for a one-bedroom, $3,660 to $5,450 for a two-bedroom, $5,860 to $8,720 for a three-bedroom and $8,050 to $11,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 715 road miles (606 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 2 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from Louisiana into Missouri 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 $1,030 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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.
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–Lee's Summit corridor.