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Lake Charles, LA

Yuma, AZ → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Yuma to Lake Charles

About 1,493 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,700–$8,480, delivery in 3–7 days, 66 carriers on the Yuma side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,493 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,700–$8,4802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,493 miles (1,265 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
66 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Yuma

The route from Yuma, AZ to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 1,493 miles by road, a east-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 $5,700 to $8,480 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Yuma side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 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.

Yuma has a population of about 105,227 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Lake Charles is the denser city (1,788 people per square mile versus 792 in Yuma), 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 Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Yuma to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,493 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,420 $4,170 $5,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,700 $6,950 $8,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,120 $11,120 $13,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,540 $15,290 $18,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,010

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

Portable container

$2,350–$3,460

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

Full-service mover

$5,700–$8,480

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 Yuma (origin)

Chilo'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1154460
MC
464398
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (928) 430-7665 Route Verify on FMCSA

1989

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: San Luis International Freight Services LLC

USDOT
463252
MC
247899
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (928) 627-1855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beltran Brothers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1122039
MC
459887
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (760) 556-5805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank'S Service And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
574368
MC
280572
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (928) 627-2615 Route Verify on FMCSA

Casa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
603725
MC
290794
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (928) 304-2466 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lugo Loads Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2072924
MC
724364
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (626) 905-1219 Route Verify on FMCSA

Robles Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1076520
MC
469457
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (661) 978-0753 Route Verify on FMCSA

Optimus Products LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2629740
MC
915039
Based in
Somerton, AZ 85350 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (653) 119-1534 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 66 movers in Yuma

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 Yuma to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,420 to $5,090 for a one-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,480 for a two-bedroom, $9,120 to $13,570 for a three-bedroom and $12,540 to $18,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Yuma?

About 1,493 road miles (1,265 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

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 Arizona 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 Yuma to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,460. 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 Yuma–Lake Charles corridor.