Monroe, LA → Lake Charles, LA · Regional long-distance move
About 205 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,160–$3,210, delivery in 1–2 days, 49 carriers on the Monroe side and 25 in Lake Charles.
Lake Charles sits about 205 miles southwest of Monroe, 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 $2,160 to $3,210 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 4 h 14 min.
On the Monroe side there are 49 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 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 Lake Charles.
Monroe has a population of about 46,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,604 and 1,788 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 | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,160 | $2,630 | $3,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,450 | $4,210 | $5,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,780 | $7,060 |
$360–$510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,200–$1,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,160–$3,210
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,290 to $1,920 for a one-bedroom, $2,160 to $3,210 for a two-bedroom, $3,450 to $5,130 for a three-bedroom and $4,740 to $7,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 205 road miles (174 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 14 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 Monroe and Lake Charles 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 $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 Monroe–Lake Charles corridor.