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Lake Charles, LA

Lawton, OK → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lawton to Lake Charles

About 508 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,150–$4,680, delivery in 2–5 days, 40 carriers on the Lawton side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 508 miroad distance
  • 9 h 28 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,150–$4,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 508 miles (431 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 28 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
40 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Lawton

Lake Charles sits about 508 miles southeast of Lawton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Oklahoma to Louisiana 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 $3,150 to $4,680 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 9 h 28 min.

On the Lawton side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 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.

Lawton has a population of about 90,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Lake Charles is the denser city (1,788 people per square mile versus 1,110 in Lawton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Lawton to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 508 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,540 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,150 $3,840 $4,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,040 $6,140 $7,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,920 $8,440 $10,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$820–$1,160

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

Portable container

$1,470–$2,170

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

Full-service mover

$3,150–$4,680

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Lawton, OK → 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 Lawton (origin)

A-1 Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
291459
MC
154778
Based in
Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (580) 355-6626 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fletcher Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
736825
MC
159330
Based in
Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (580) 357-9514 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
984649
MC
417174
Based in
Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (580) 355-2334 Route Verify on FMCSA

Darbys Big Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4102182
MC
1565014
Based in
Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (580) 510-3242 Route Verify on FMCSA

Affiliated Van Lines Of Lawton Oklahoma INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1722560
MC
284836
Based in
Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (580) 355-4041 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fiddleback Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4497380
MC
1778709
Based in
Lawton, OK 73507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (580) 951-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marathon International Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2973120
Based in
Lawton, OK 73502 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Verify on FMCSA

High Quality Mgmt INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4217093
MC
1629368
Based in
Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (580) 360-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Lawton

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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Other origins to Lake Charles

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lawton to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,810 for a one-bedroom, $3,150 to $4,680 for a two-bedroom, $5,040 to $7,490 for a three-bedroom and $6,920 to $10,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Lawton?

About 508 road miles (431 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Oklahoma 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 Lawton to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $820 to $1,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,170. 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 Lawton–Lake Charles corridor.