Moving to Lake Charles from somewhere in Mississippi? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Mississippi city on this platform is Jackson at about 271 road miles from Lake Charles; the largest, Jackson, is about 271 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Lake Charles has 25 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (18 with interstate authority), and the Mississippi cities on this platform account for 344 more.
Typical cost (Lake Charles ↔ Jackson, 271 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,110 | $1,360 | $1,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,390 | $1,690 | $2,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,700 | $4,510 | $5,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,090 | $6,210 | $7,570 |
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Distance is pre-filled for Mississippi → Lake Charles, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.