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Lake Charles, LA

Montgomery, AL → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Montgomery to Lake Charles

About 514 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,130–$4,650, delivery in 2–5 days, 172 carriers on the Montgomery side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 514 miroad distance
  • 9 h 34 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,130–$4,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 514 miles (436 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 34 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
172 (94 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Montgomery

The route from Montgomery, AL to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 514 miles by road, a west-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 $3,130 to $4,650 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 34 min.

On the Montgomery side there are 172 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (94 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.

Montgomery has a population of about 195,300 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Lake Charles is the denser city (1,788 people per square mile versus 1,255 in Montgomery), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Montgomery to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 514 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,530 $1,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,880 $2,290 $2,790
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,130 $3,810 $4,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,000 $6,100 $7,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,880 $8,390 $10,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$830–$1,170

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

Portable container

$1,480–$2,170

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

Full-service mover

$3,130–$4,650

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Montgomery, AL → 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 Montgomery (origin)

Servpro Of Montgomery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bowen Operations INC

USDOT
1547293
MC
1782606
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (334) 320-5538 Route Verify on FMCSA

K And B Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2074918
MC
724880
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36110 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (334) 239-8698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slt Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1459725
MC
551427
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (334) 452-6194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coosada Freight Lines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285931
MC
1039730
Based in
Prattville, AL 36066 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (678) 630-1935 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carroll Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1232137
MC
487744
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (334) 322-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & Lh Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3860706
MC
1410244
Based in
Wetumpka, AL 36093 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (334) 313-3238 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ccs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2125239
MC
812350
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (334) 300-7014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Rolla Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Garrett L Davie

USDOT
1188260
MC
474230
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (334) 207-3554 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 172 movers in Montgomery

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 Montgomery to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,790 for a one-bedroom, $3,130 to $4,650 for a two-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,440 for a three-bedroom and $6,880 to $10,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Montgomery?

About 514 road miles (436 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 34 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 Alabama 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 Montgomery to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $830 to $1,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 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 Montgomery–Lake Charles corridor.