Lake Charles, LA

Wasilla, AK → Lake Charles, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Wasilla to Lake Charles

About 3,902 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,280–$15,300, delivery in 7–14 days, 49 carriers on the Wasilla side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 3,902 miroad distance
  • 67 hours (8 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,280–$15,3002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,902 miles (3,307 straight-line)
Drive time
67 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
49 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Wasilla

Lake Charles sits about 3,902 miles east of Wasilla, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to Louisiana that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $10,280 to $15,300 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 67 hours (8 driving days).

On the Wasilla side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 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.

Wasilla has a population of about 11,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Lake Charles is the denser city (1,788 people per square mile versus 730 in Wasilla), 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 Alaska, 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 Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Wasilla to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 3,902 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,110 $5,020 $6,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,170 $7,520 $9,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,280 $12,540 $15,300
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,450 $20,060 $24,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,620 $27,590 $33,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,360–$7,570

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

Portable container

$4,500–$6,620

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

Full-service mover

$10,280–$15,300

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Wasilla (origin)

Wolverine Supply INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1655110
MC
1792360
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Ace Towing And Recovery

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1715813
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Steel Creek Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3514154
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Patriot Logistics Ak LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4288655
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Fubar Equipment LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1633017
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Structure Relocation

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1640866
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alaska Transportation Equipment Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2445510
MC
843873
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

C C Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1104976
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 49 movers in Wasilla

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

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

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

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wasilla to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,110 to $6,120 for a studio, $6,170 to $9,180 for a one-bedroom, $10,280 to $15,300 for a two-bedroom, $16,450 to $24,480 for a three-bedroom and $22,620 to $33,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Wasilla?

About 3,902 road miles (3,307 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 67 hours (8 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alaska 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 Wasilla to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,360 to $7,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,500 to $6,620. 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 Wasilla–Lake Charles corridor.