($581+) Lafayette, LA to Overland Park, KS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lafayette, LA to Overland Park, KS

Hiring full-service movers from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Overland Park, Kansas, costs between $1,723 and $8,451. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 765-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $289 - $1,928, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Lafayette and Overland Park. For a rough baseline, movers based in Lafayette tend to start around $260 plus $260/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Lafayette to Overland Park:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,723 - $4,668
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,442 - $5,999
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,322 - $8,451

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Lafayette to Overland Park.

Specialty moving services from Lafayette, LA to Overland Park, KS

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Lafayette movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Overland Park, 72% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lafayette to Overland Park?

Movers licensed to operate in Kansas are typically members of the Kansas Motor Carriers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lafayette, LA to Overland Park, KS

Moving containers from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Overland Park, Kansas, cost between $1,129 and $3,780. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Lafayette typically costs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lafayette to Overland Park:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $1,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,962 - $3,780

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $675 in Lafayette, LA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $145 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Overland Park, KS, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lafayette to Overland Park?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Lafayette, LA to Overland Park, KS

Truck rentals from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Overland Park, Kansas, range from $553 - $1,573 for the 765-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $235 - $268
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Lafayette daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lafayette to Overland Park based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $553 - $1,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $602 - $1,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $762 - $1,573

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Lafayette, Louisiana, usually costs about $675 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 765-mile drive falls between $235 and $268, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $289 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lafayette to Overland Park?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Lafayette, LA to Overland Park, KS

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Overland Park, Kansas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,194 and $2,143.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Lafayette to Overland Park:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $966 - $1,812
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,194 - $2,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,762

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $72 - $145 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lafayette, Louisiana, for about five hours typically runs $675.

What are the best freight companies from Lafayette to Overland Park?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Dupre Logistics, LLC (4.5/5 stars): Dupre Logistics, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Lafayette, LA vs Overland Park, KS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Overland Park, side by side with Lafayette on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.