Springfield, MO → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move
About 570 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,320–$4,950, delivery in 2–5 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 25 in Lake Charles.
The route from Springfield, MO to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 570 miles by road, a south-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 $3,320 to $4,950 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 10 h 32 min.
On the Springfield side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 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.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,053 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 | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,990 | $2,430 | $2,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,320 | $4,050 | $4,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,320 | $6,490 | $7,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,310 | $8,920 | $10,880 |
$890–$1,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,530–$2,250
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,320–$4,950
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 $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,990 to $2,970 for a one-bedroom, $3,320 to $4,950 for a two-bedroom, $5,320 to $7,920 for a three-bedroom and $7,310 to $10,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 570 road miles (483 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 32 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Missouri 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 $890 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,250. 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 Springfield–Lake Charles corridor.