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Lake Charles, LA

Youngstown, OH → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Youngstown to Lake Charles

About 1,215 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,850–$7,210, delivery in 3–7 days, 141 carriers on the Youngstown side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,215 miroad distance
  • 21 h 39 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,850–$7,2102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,215 miles (1,030 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 39 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
141 (90 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Youngstown

Lake Charles sits about 1,215 miles southwest of Youngstown, which makes this an interstate relocation from Ohio 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 $4,850 to $7,210 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 39 min.

On the Youngstown side there are 141 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (90 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.

Youngstown has a population of about 59,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,770 and 1,788 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Youngstown to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,215 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,940 $2,360 $2,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,910 $3,550 $4,330
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,850 $5,910 $7,210
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,750 $9,460 $11,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,660 $13,000 $15,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

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

Portable container

$2,100–$3,090

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

Full-service mover

$4,850–$7,210

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 Youngstown (origin)

Howlett Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3287780
MC
1040616
Based in
Canfield, OH 44406 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
63 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (330) 770-6513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Over-Deliver LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3276480
MC
1035210
Based in
North Jackson, OH 44451 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (412) 576-1317 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grant Street Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grant Street Services INC

USDOT
906635
MC
392849
Based in
Niles, OH 44446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (330) 544-9180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joy Cone Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
85100
MC
264866
Based in
Hermitage, PA 16148 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (724) 962-3426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kayd Transport Services LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1210024
MC
764464
Based in
Youngstown, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (614) 316-7095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cleland Bros Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cleland Bros Moving LLC

USDOT
1154917
MC
467396
Based in
Boardman, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (330) 729-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ten Cities Ii LLC

USDOT
3257266
MC
1026210
Based in
Boardman, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (330) 758-2110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bearded Brothers Moving Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3453726
MC
1125163
Based in
Youngstown, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (330) 885-6841 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 141 movers in Youngstown

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 Youngstown to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,940 to $2,880 for a studio, $2,910 to $4,330 for a one-bedroom, $4,850 to $7,210 for a two-bedroom, $7,750 to $11,540 for a three-bedroom and $10,660 to $15,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Youngstown?

About 1,215 road miles (1,030 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 39 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 Ohio 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 Youngstown to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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 Youngstown–Lake Charles corridor.