Athens, GA → Eau Claire, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Eau Claire

About 1,022 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,560–$6,780, delivery in 3–7 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 123 in Eau Claire.

1,022 miroad distance
18 h 19 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,560–$6,7802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 1,022 miles (866 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 19 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 123 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Eau Claire → Athens

Moving from Athens to Eau Claire is a long-distance move of roughly 1,022 road miles, heading northwest from Georgia to Wisconsin.

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 $4,560 to $6,780 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 18 h 19 min.

On the Athens side there are 312 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (166 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Eau Claire (83 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 Eau Claire.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Eau Claire about 71,000. Eau Claire is the denser city (2,022 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Athens to Eau Claire

Full-service estimate for 1,022 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,820	$2,220	$2,710
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,740	$3,340	$4,070
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,560	$5,560	$6,780
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,300	$8,900	$10,860
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,030	$12,240	$14,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,500–$2,120

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,840

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

Full-service mover

$4,560–$6,780

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Athens (origin)

Lindsay Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 830257
MC: 468785
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (706) 549-8902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC

USDOT: 1142555
MC: 454168
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (706) 227-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

University Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gee Transport INC

USDOT: 864502
MC: 667732
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (706) 353-1141 Route Verify on FMCSA

Puff Land

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC

USDOT: 4253552
MC: 1649165
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (706) 201-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1810822
MC: 676733
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (706) 354-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duncan Transportation Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2056835
MC: 719961
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (706) 424-6740 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Albany

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC

USDOT: 4339831
MC: 1728857
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (229) 329-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooper Transport Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3965988
MC: 1480525
Based in: Athens, GA 30601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (706) 352-1434 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 312 movers in Athens

Near Eau Claire (destination)

Grs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3492543
MC: 1149964
Based in: Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (715) 861-5611 Route Verify on FMCSA

Choice Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 839083
MC: 373675
Based in: Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (715) 318-9993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wissota Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1556222
MC: 577628
Based in: Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (904) 903-9901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jayhawk Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1113117
MC: 456936
Based in: Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (715) 895-8114 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Elite Movers LLC

USDOT: 3579816
MC: 1208798
Based in: Eau Claire, WI 54701 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (715) 797-5443 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jackson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1052402
MC: 439147
Based in: Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 726-1780 Route Verify on FMCSA

B 2 A LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3823321
MC: 1384231
Based in: Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (715) 944-3811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan The Moving Man

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dan The Moving Man LLC

USDOT: 3033053
MC: 40460
Based in: Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (715) 214-7583 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 123 movers in Eau Claire

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Eau Claire if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Eau Claire?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,820 to $2,710 for a studio, $2,740 to $4,070 for a one-bedroom, $4,560 to $6,780 for a two-bedroom, $7,300 to $10,860 for a three-bedroom and $10,030 to $14,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Eau Claire from Athens?

About 1,022 road miles (866 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 19 min.

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 Georgia into Wisconsin 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 Athens to Eau Claire?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,500 to $2,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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 Athens–Eau Claire corridor.