Redmond, WA → Lake Charles, LA · Cross-country move
About 2,299 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,410–$11,020, delivery in 7–14 days, 359 carriers on the Redmond side and 25 in Lake Charles.
The route from Redmond, WA to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 2,299 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,410 to $11,020 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 40 hours (5 driving days).
On the Redmond side there are 359 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (118 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.
Redmond has a population of about 76,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Redmond is considerably denser (4,422 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 Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,450 | $5,420 | $6,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,410 | $9,040 | $11,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,850 | $14,460 | $17,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,300 | $19,880 | $24,250 |
$3,260–$4,610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,070–$4,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,410–$11,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redmond, WA → Lake Charles, LA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,960 to $4,410 for a studio, $4,450 to $6,610 for a one-bedroom, $7,410 to $11,020 for a two-bedroom, $11,850 to $17,640 for a three-bedroom and $16,300 to $24,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,299 road miles (1,948 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,260 to $4,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,070 to $4,520. 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 Redmond–Lake Charles corridor.