Akal Energy LLC
- USDOT
- 1970617
- MC
- 803755
- Based in
- Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 14 trucks, 9 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
Laramie, WY → Lafayette, IN · Long-distance move
About 1,156 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,810–$7,160, delivery in 3–7 days, 8 carriers on the Laramie side and 55 in Lafayette.
The route from Laramie, WY to Lafayette, IN covers roughly 1,156 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 $4,810 to $7,160 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 20 h 38 min.
On the Laramie side there are 8 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Lafayette (44 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 Lafayette.
Laramie has a population of about 32,000 and Lafayette about 72,000. Lafayette is the denser city (2,409 people per square mile versus 1,707 in Laramie), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Indiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,920 | $2,350 | $2,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,870 | $7,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,690 | $9,380 | $11,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,580 | $12,900 | $15,740 |
$1,640–$2,310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,050–$3,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,810–$7,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Laramie, WY → Lafayette, IN. 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.
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,890 to $4,290 for a one-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,160 for a two-bedroom, $7,690 to $11,450 for a three-bedroom and $10,580 to $15,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,156 road miles (980 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 38 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wyoming into Indiana 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 $1,640 to $2,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,020. 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 Laramie–Lafayette corridor.