Moving to Lake Charles from somewhere in Ohio? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Ohio city on this platform is Cincinnati at about 933 road miles from Lake Charles; the largest, Columbus, is about 1,048 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 Ohio cities on this platform account for 3,061 more.
Typical cost (Lake Charles ↔ Columbus, 1,048 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,780 | $2,170 | $2,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,460 | $5,440 | $6,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,130 | $8,700 | $10,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,810 | $11,960 | $14,590 |
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Distance is pre-filled for Ohio → Lake Charles, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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