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Lake Charles, LA

Waco, TX → Lake Charles, LA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Waco to Lake Charles

About 300 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,540–$3,780, delivery in 1–3 days, 121 carriers on the Waco side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 300 miroad distance
  • 5 h 52 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,540–$3,7802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 300 miles (254 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 52 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
121 (34 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Waco

Moving from Waco to Lake Charles is a regional long-distance move of roughly 300 road miles, heading east from Texas to Louisiana.

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 $2,540 to $3,780 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 52 min.

On the Waco side there are 121 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 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.

Waco has a population of about 147,788 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,561 and 1,788 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Waco to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 300 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,170 $1,430 $1,750
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,520 $1,860 $2,270
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,540 $3,100 $3,780
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,070 $4,960 $6,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,590 $6,820 $8,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$460–$650

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

Portable container

$1,290–$1,890

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

Full-service mover

$2,540–$3,780

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Waco, TX → 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 Waco (origin)

Central Tejas Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2481494
MC
925578
Based in
Waco, TX 76714 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (254) 300-2575 Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Darss LLC

USDOT
3304893
MC
1445596
Based in
Waco, TX 76710 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (254) 855-7963 Route Verify on FMCSA

Little Guys Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chisos Trail INC

USDOT
3583960
MC
1211601
Based in
Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (254) 233-9191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tip Toe Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4463894
MC
1760784
Based in
Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (281) 752-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple 7 Movers Of Texas LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4050232
MC
1534564
Based in
Woodway, TX 76712 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (512) 677-6467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Getwhitit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4444373
MC
1750503
Based in
Waco, TX 76708 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (713) 591-1487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deluxe Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1675025
MC
615592
Based in
Hewitt, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (254) 214-0107 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyz The Limit Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3783959
MC
1360338
Based in
Chilton, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (254) 715-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 121 movers in Waco

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 Waco to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,520 to $2,270 for a one-bedroom, $2,540 to $3,780 for a two-bedroom, $4,070 to $6,050 for a three-bedroom and $5,590 to $8,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Waco?

About 300 road miles (254 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 52 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Texas 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 Waco to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $460 to $650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,890. 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 Waco–Lake Charles corridor.