Clearwater, FL

Appleton, WI → Clearwater, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Appleton to Clearwater

About 1,379 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,540–$8,240, delivery in 3–7 days, 81 carriers on the Appleton side and 361 in Clearwater.

  • 1,379 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,540–$8,2402-bedroom estimate
Photo: Michel Rathwell from Cornwall, Canada · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,379 miles (1,168 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
361 (127 interstate)

Reverse: Clearwater → Appleton

Clearwater sits about 1,379 miles south of Appleton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin to Florida 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 $5,540 to $8,240 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 361 around Clearwater (127 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 Clearwater.

Appleton has a population of about 75,000 and Clearwater about 114,364. Clearwater is the denser city (4,494 people per square mile versus 2,986 in Appleton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Appleton to Clearwater

Full-service estimate for 1,379 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,210 $2,700 $3,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,320 $4,050 $4,940
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,540 $6,750 $8,240
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,860 $10,800 $13,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,180 $14,850 $18,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,020–$2,850

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

Portable container

$2,250–$3,310

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

Full-service mover

$5,540–$8,240

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 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

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

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate
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

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

Pods

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1472667
MC
819526
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

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

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

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

All 81 movers in Appleton

Near Clearwater (destination)

Pods

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1397252
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Mtc Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2979890
MC
15958
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33759 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Somat Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1208624
MC
480786
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33765 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Venecia Logistica LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3436639
MC
1114981
Based in
Tampa, FL 33626 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Joule Yacht Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
74296
MC
128791
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dbr Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1616398
MC
597443
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33763 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Trans Pro INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1945381
MC
692474
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33765 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Atl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
896761
MC
274730
Based in
Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 361 movers in Clearwater

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,290 for a studio, $3,320 to $4,940 for a one-bedroom, $5,540 to $8,240 for a two-bedroom, $8,860 to $13,180 for a three-bedroom and $12,180 to $18,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clearwater from Appleton?

About 1,379 road miles (1,168 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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 Wisconsin into Florida 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 Clearwater?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,020 to $2,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,250 to $3,310. 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–Clearwater corridor.