Lake Charles, LA → Shreveport, LA · Regional long-distance move
About 189 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,100–$3,130, delivery in 1–2 days, 25 carriers on the Lake Charles side and 81 in Shreveport.
Shreveport sits about 189 miles north of Lake Charles, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,100 to $3,130 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 58 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 81 around Shreveport (46 interstate). For an in-state 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 Shreveport.
Lake Charles has a population of about 80,000 and Shreveport about 175,902. The two cities have comparable density (1,788 and 1,740 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 | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,360 | $4,100 | $5,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,640 | $6,880 |
$340–$490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,190–$1,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,100–$3,130
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,260 to $1,880 for a one-bedroom, $2,100 to $3,130 for a two-bedroom, $3,360 to $5,000 for a three-bedroom and $4,620 to $6,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 189 road miles (160 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 58 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Lake Charles and Shreveport are in Louisiana, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $340 to $490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,750. 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–Shreveport corridor.