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Lake Charles, LA

Provo, UT → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Provo to Lake Charles

About 1,471 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,400, delivery in 3–7 days, 113 carriers on the Provo side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,471 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,650–$8,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,471 miles (1,247 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
113 (65 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Provo

Lake Charles sits about 1,471 miles southeast of Provo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Utah 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 $5,650 to $8,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Provo side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (65 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.

Provo has a population of about 114,527 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Provo is considerably denser (2,762 people per square mile versus 1,788), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Utah, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Provo to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,471 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,260 $2,750 $3,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,390 $4,130 $5,040
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,650 $6,890 $8,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,030 $11,020 $13,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,420 $15,150 $18,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,110–$2,980

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

Portable container

$2,330–$3,430

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

Full-service mover

$5,650–$8,400

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Provo, UT → 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 Provo (origin)

Arrived Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3464091
MC
1132172
Based in
Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
51 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (801) 440-0415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverwood Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Riverwood Management INC

USDOT
1269113
MC
585156
Based in
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (801) 368-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Can Do Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2527992
MC
878223
Based in
Mapleton, UT 84664 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (801) 427-1723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apt Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvp Transpro LLC

USDOT
2394952
MC
823379
Based in
Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (801) 830-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whiteglove Delivery And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delivery Depot

USDOT
4492690
MC
1776206
Based in
Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (801) 623-0979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xl Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Xl Companies Corporation

USDOT
3232528
MC
1079394
Based in
Orem, UT 84057 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (801) 358-3870 Route Verify on FMCSA

A1 Custom Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1271923
MC
496798
Based in
Orem, UT 84097 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (801) 319-5016 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dos Gallos

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Alice Lane Home Collection LLC

USDOT
2505025
MC
1127514
Based in
Lindon, UT 84042 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 423-7757 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 113 movers in Provo

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 Provo to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,040 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,400 for a two-bedroom, $9,030 to $13,440 for a three-bedroom and $12,420 to $18,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Provo?

About 1,471 road miles (1,247 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Utah 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 Provo to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,110 to $2,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,330 to $3,430. 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 Provo–Lake Charles corridor.