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Lake Charles, LA

Steamboat Springs, CO → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Steamboat Springs to Lake Charles

About 1,231 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,220–$7,770, delivery in 3–7 days, 9 carriers on the Steamboat Springs side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,231 miroad distance
  • 21 h 55 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,220–$7,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,231 miles (1,043 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 55 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
9 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Steamboat Springs

Lake Charles sits about 1,231 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado 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 $5,220 to $7,770 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 21 h 55 min.

On the Steamboat Springs side there are 9 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 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.

Steamboat Springs has a population of about 13,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Lake Charles is the denser city (1,788 people per square mile versus 1,337 in Steamboat Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Steamboat Springs to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,231 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,090 $2,550 $3,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,130 $3,820 $4,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,220 $6,370 $7,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,350 $10,190 $12,430
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,490 $14,010 $17,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,710–$2,420

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

Portable container

$2,120–$3,120

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

Full-service mover

$5,220–$7,770

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Steamboat Springs (origin)

Conroy Moving And Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Rocket Cat LLC

USDOT
3225248
Based in
Steamboat Spr, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (970) 879-1125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Town Delivery Corp

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1145433
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (970) 846-8481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpine Mountain Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Cc Services LLC

USDOT
2395123
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (970) 819-0167 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ski Town Moving And Delivery INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2818644
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (970) 291-9060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ski Country Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2258385
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 291-9060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brstina LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2473897
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (970) 402-0581 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Stakes Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1459505
MC
551364
Based in
Hayden, CO 81639 (23 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (970) 819-9331 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Hauling LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1995798
MC
708027
Based in
Yampa, CO 80483 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (970) 367-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Steamboat Springs

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 Steamboat Springs to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,090 to $3,110 for a studio, $3,130 to $4,660 for a one-bedroom, $5,220 to $7,770 for a two-bedroom, $8,350 to $12,430 for a three-bedroom and $11,490 to $17,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Steamboat Springs?

About 1,231 road miles (1,043 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 55 min.

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 Colorado 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 Steamboat Springs to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,710 to $2,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,120. 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 Steamboat Springs–Lake Charles corridor.