Clinton, MI

Appleton, WI → Clinton, MI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Appleton to Clinton

About 319 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,650–$3,940, delivery in 1–3 days, 81 carriers on the Appleton side and 58 in Clinton.

  • 319 miroad distance
  • 6 h 12 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,650–$3,9402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 319 miles (270 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 12 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
58 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Clinton → Appleton

The route from Appleton, WI to Clinton, MI covers roughly 319 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,650 to $3,940 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 6 h 12 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 58 around Clinton (26 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 Clinton.

Appleton has a population of about 75,000 and Clinton about 101,374. The two cities have comparable density (2,986 and 3,590 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Appleton to Clinton

Full-service estimate for 319 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,190 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,590 $1,940 $2,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,650 $3,230 $3,940
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,240 $5,170 $6,300
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,820 $7,100 $8,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$480–$670

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

Portable container

$1,300–$1,920

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

Full-service mover

$2,650–$3,940

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 Clinton (destination)

Cotuna Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2004222
MC
707259
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Martys Landscape Design Group LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2206751
Based in
Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Frank Hunter & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
71985
MC
107677
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Bauer Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2563357
MC
894741
Based in
Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Samdel Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2642998
MC
921346
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Home Appliance Mart

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1246316
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

A J Brady Underground

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1687179
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Safeway Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1681146
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 58 movers in Clinton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,590 to $2,360 for a one-bedroom, $2,650 to $3,940 for a two-bedroom, $4,240 to $6,300 for a three-bedroom and $5,820 to $8,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Clinton from Appleton?

About 319 road miles (270 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 12 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 Michigan 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 Clinton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $480 to $670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,920. 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–Clinton corridor.