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Lake Charles, LA

Las Vegas, NV → Lake Charles, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Las Vegas to Lake Charles

About 1,578 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,930–$8,820, delivery in 5–10 days, 613 carriers on the Las Vegas side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,578 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,930–$8,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,578 miles (1,338 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
613 (413 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Las Vegas

Moving from Las Vegas to Lake Charles is a cross-country move of roughly 1,578 road miles, heading east from Nevada to Louisiana.

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 $5,930 to $8,820 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Las Vegas side there are 613 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (413 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.

Las Vegas has a population of about 679,817 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Las Vegas is considerably denser (4,527 people per square mile versus 1,788), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Nevada, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Las Vegas to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,578 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,370 $2,890 $3,530
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,560 $4,340 $5,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,930 $7,230 $8,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,480 $11,560 $14,110
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,040 $15,900 $19,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,220–$3,140

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

Portable container

$2,430–$3,570

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

Full-service mover

$5,930–$8,820

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Las Vegas, NV → Lake Charles, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Las Vegas (origin)

Titan Transit LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9101231
Based in
N Las Vegas, NV 89081 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9,800 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (702) 523-8304 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & C Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3442880
MC
1118652
Based in
Las Vegas, NV 89145 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (702) 846-9596 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inspired Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3241639
MC
1018303
Based in
Las Vegas, NV 89145 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (702) 768-7698 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Oahu Aggregate Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1888145
MC
680134
Based in
Henderson, NV 89102 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
134 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (808) 847-7780 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dreamworks Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3039280
MC
43812
Based in
Las Vegas, NV 89103 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (775) 877-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aurimas Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3309455
MC
1055362
Based in
N Las Vegas, NV 89030 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
33 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (702) 324-7452 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move 4 Less

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Move4less LLC

USDOT
1251663
MC
490778
Based in
Las Vegas, NV 89113 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (702) 381-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Safe Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536882
MC
1179439
Based in
Las Vegas, NV 89110 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 613 movers in Las Vegas

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

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
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

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
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Las Vegas to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,370 to $3,530 for a studio, $3,560 to $5,290 for a one-bedroom, $5,930 to $8,820 for a two-bedroom, $9,480 to $14,110 for a three-bedroom and $13,040 to $19,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Las Vegas?

About 1,578 road miles (1,338 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nevada 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 Las Vegas to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,220 to $3,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,430 to $3,570. 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 Las Vegas–Lake Charles corridor.