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Eau Claire, WI

Bemidji, MN → Eau Claire, WI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Bemidji to Eau Claire

About 290 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,620–$3,910, delivery in 1–3 days, 27 carriers on the Bemidji side and 123 in Eau Claire.

  • 290 miroad distance
  • 5 h 42 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,620–$3,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 290 miles (246 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 42 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination
123 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Eau Claire → Bemidji

Moving from Bemidji to Eau Claire is a regional long-distance move of roughly 290 road miles, heading southeast from Minnesota 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 $2,620 to $3,910 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 5 h 42 min.

On the Bemidji side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 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.

Bemidji has a population of about 15,000 and Eau Claire about 71,000. Eau Claire is the denser city (2,022 people per square mile versus 914 in Bemidji), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Bemidji to Eau Claire

Full-service estimate for 290 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,230 $1,500 $1,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,570 $1,920 $2,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,620 $3,200 $3,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,200 $5,120 $6,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,770 $7,040 $8,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$630

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

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

Full-service mover

$2,620–$3,910

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Bemidji, MN → Eau Claire, WI. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Bemidji (origin)

Blue Ox Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jake Sobieck INC

USDOT
3426527
MC
1167990
Based in
Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (218) 308-6001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2361651
MC
872523
Based in
Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (218) 751-5343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Uncle Sams Moving Crew LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4467758
MC
1762889
Based in
Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (218) 551-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tc Recycling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Tc Lighting Supplies And Recycling INC

USDOT
2545284
Based in
Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (218) 751-9091 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bemidji Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
590460
Based in
Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (218) 751-4958 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speeds LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2149793
MC
1068743
Based in
Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (218) 760-0525 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Fast Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4400809
Based in
Solway, MN 56678 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks
USDOT registered
2025
Call (218) 214-0440 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clayton Smith

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1198540
Based in
Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (218) 444-3148 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Bemidji

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,570 to $2,340 for a one-bedroom, $2,620 to $3,910 for a two-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,250 for a three-bedroom and $5,770 to $8,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Eau Claire from Bemidji?

About 290 road miles (246 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 42 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 Minnesota 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 Bemidji to Eau Claire?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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 Bemidji–Eau Claire corridor.