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Appleton, WI → Bloomington, IN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Appleton to Bloomington

About 432 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,000–$4,460, delivery in 1–3 days, 81 carriers on the Appleton side and 56 in Bloomington.

  • 432 miroad distance
  • 8 h 9 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,000–$4,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 432 miles (366 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 9 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Bloomington → Appleton

Moving from Appleton to Bloomington is a regional long-distance move of roughly 432 road miles, heading south from Wisconsin to Indiana.

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 $3,000 to $4,460 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 8 h 9 min.

On the Appleton side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Bloomington (32 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 Bloomington.

Appleton has a population of about 75,000 and Bloomington about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,986 and 3,405 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Appleton to Bloomington

Full-service estimate for 432 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,200 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,800 $2,190 $2,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,000 $3,650 $4,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,790 $5,850 $7,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,590 $8,040 $9,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$590–$840

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

Portable container

$1,410–$2,070

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

Full-service mover

$3,000–$4,460

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 Appleton (origin)

J M W Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
453242
MC
207084
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (920) 731-4628 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bakers Supply Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
48340
MC
232281
Based in
Greenville, WI 54942 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (920) 560-3291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC

USDOT
514341
MC
202022
Based in
Appleton, WI 54911 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (920) 739-5533 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCoy's Gravel & Excavating LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
995097
MC
56200
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (906) 254-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pods

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Packerland Portable Storage INC

USDOT
1472667
MC
819526
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (920) 882-7448 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Smooth Move LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3096189
MC
1630179
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (920) 203-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Shore Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1718063
MC
630062
Based in
Neenah, WI 54956 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (920) 886-8717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spivey Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3058181
MC
53652
Based in
Appleton, WI 54915 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (920) 277-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Appleton

Near Bloomington (destination)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1004177
MC
425944
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (812) 333-7496 Route Verify on FMCSA

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
811805
MC
372331
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (812) 336-3806 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1886253
MC
679700
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (812) 339-9995 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
707793
MC
331362
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (812) 333-4755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4020507
MC
1516332
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (812) 200-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC

USDOT
4121689
MC
1576508
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (317) 851-6706 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC

USDOT
3008354
MC
1026090
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (812) 228-8300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4391747
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (812) 671-4968 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Bloomington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Appleton to Bloomington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,800 to $2,670 for a one-bedroom, $3,000 to $4,460 for a two-bedroom, $4,790 to $7,130 for a three-bedroom and $6,590 to $9,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bloomington from Appleton?

About 432 road miles (366 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 9 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 Wisconsin into Indiana 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 Appleton to Bloomington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $590 to $840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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 Appleton–Bloomington corridor.