Appleton, WI → Kirkland, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Appleton to Kirkland

About 1,920 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,920–$10,290, delivery in 5–10 days, 81 carriers on the Appleton side and 377 in Kirkland.

1,920 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,920–$10,2902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Appleton, Wisconsin
To: Kirkland, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 1,920 miles (1,627 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 81 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination: 377 (129 interstate)

Reverse: Kirkland → Appleton

Moving from Appleton to Kirkland is a cross-country move of roughly 1,920 road miles, heading west from Wisconsin to Washington.

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 $6,920 to $10,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 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 377 around Kirkland (129 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 Kirkland.

Appleton has a population of about 75,000 and Kirkland about 95,000. Kirkland is the denser city (5,177 people per square mile versus 2,986 in Appleton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Appleton to Kirkland

Full-service estimate for 1,920 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,770	$3,370	$4,120
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,150	$5,060	$6,180
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,920	$8,440	$10,290
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,070	$13,500	$16,470
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,220	$18,560	$22,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,720–$3,840

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

Portable container

$2,730–$4,020

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

Full-service mover

$6,920–$10,290

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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 Kirkland (destination)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3405034
MC: 1096843
Based in: Bellevue, WA 98007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (509) 710-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3664442
MC: 75702336
Based in: Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (253) 642-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1303168
MC: 505582
Based in: Seattle, WA 98108 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (206) 763-5887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC

USDOT: 8257
MC: 59073
Based in: Bellevue, WA 98056 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (206) 365-4454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exselon

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Butchie Boy Productions INC

USDOT: 3194560
MC: 140641
Based in: Kirkland, WA 98033 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (206) 769-3304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1939713
MC: 691642
Based in: Woodinville, WA 98072 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (206) 679-3754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eco-Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gs Moving Services LLC

USDOT: 3227005
MC: 1304454
Based in: Seattle, WA 98119 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (206) 992-5523 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jordan River Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jordan River Moving LLC

USDOT: 901418
MC: 391125
Based in: Kirkland, WA 98034 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (206) 236-0808 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 377 movers in Kirkland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,770 to $4,120 for a studio, $4,150 to $6,180 for a one-bedroom, $6,920 to $10,290 for a two-bedroom, $11,070 to $16,470 for a three-bedroom and $15,220 to $22,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kirkland from Appleton?

About 1,920 road miles (1,627 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington 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 Kirkland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,720 to $3,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,020. 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–Kirkland corridor.