Eau Claire, WI → Ithaca, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from Eau Claire to Ithaca

About 904 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,800–$7,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 123 carriers on the Eau Claire side and 98 in Ithaca.

904 miroad distance
16 h 17 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,800–$7,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
To: Ithaca, New York
Road distance: ≈ 904 miles (766 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 17 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 123 (83 interstate)
Movers at destination: 98 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Ithaca → Eau Claire

The route from Eau Claire, WI to Ithaca, NY covers roughly 904 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,800 to $7,140 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 17 min.

On the Eau Claire side there are 123 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Ithaca (36 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 Ithaca.

Eau Claire has a population of about 71,000 and Ithaca about 32,000. Ithaca is the denser city (5,958 people per square mile versus 2,022 in Eau Claire), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Eau Claire to Ithaca

Full-service estimate for 904 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,920	$2,340	$2,860
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,880	$3,510	$4,290
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,800	$5,860	$7,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,680	$9,370	$11,430
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,560	$12,880	$15,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,380–$1,950

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

Portable container

$1,830–$2,690

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

Full-service mover

$4,800–$7,140

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Eau Claire (origin)

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

Near Ithaca (destination)

White Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Richard G White

USDOT: 1060470
MC: 709615
Based in: Locke, NY 13092 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (315) 497-2025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shanyoma LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6628321
MC: 55699011
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (917) 213-8120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tremblay Apiaries LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2073608
Based in: Spencer, NY 14883 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (607) 330-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hired Hands Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Agencies INC

USDOT: 967169
MC: 802898
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (607) 524-3150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Fast Track Facilities Management INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3056437
MC: 52682
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (631) 504-1213 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willys Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3379117
MC: 1093114
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (607) 272-2072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Here And There

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Logistics Here And There LLC

USDOT: 4409262
MC: 1731889
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (551) 323-9827 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nikitin INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4424070
MC: 1739776
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (929) 381-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Ithaca

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,880 to $4,290 for a one-bedroom, $4,800 to $7,140 for a two-bedroom, $7,680 to $11,430 for a three-bedroom and $10,560 to $15,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ithaca from Eau Claire?

About 904 road miles (766 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 New York 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 Eau Claire to Ithaca?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,380 to $1,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,690. 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 Eau Claire–Ithaca corridor.