Eau Claire, WI → Lexington, KY · Long-distance move

Movers from Eau Claire to Lexington

About 700 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,670–$5,450, delivery in 2–5 days, 123 carriers on the Eau Claire side and 189 in Lexington.

700 miroad distance
12 h 46 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,670–$5,4502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
To: Lexington, Kentucky
Road distance: ≈ 700 miles (593 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 46 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 123 (83 interstate)
Movers at destination: 189 (71 interstate)

Reverse: Lexington → Eau Claire

Moving from Eau Claire to Lexington is a long-distance move of roughly 700 road miles, heading southeast from Wisconsin to Kentucky.

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 $3,670 to $5,450 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 12 h 46 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 189 around Lexington (71 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 Lexington.

Eau Claire has a population of about 71,000 and Lexington about 329,751. Eau Claire is considerably denser (2,022 people per square mile versus 1,137), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Eau Claire to Lexington

Full-service estimate for 700 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,470	$1,790	$2,180
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,200	$2,680	$3,270
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,670	$4,470	$5,450
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,860	$7,150	$8,730
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,060	$9,830	$12,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,020–$1,440

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

Portable container

$1,640–$2,420

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

Full-service mover

$3,670–$5,450

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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 Lexington (destination)

Phoenix Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 554279
MC: 273095
Based in: Georgetown, KY 40324 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (502) 863-0108 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vascor LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 949444
MC: 213549
Based in: Georgetown, KY 40324 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (502) 570-2020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wildcat Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kentucky Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3406146
MC: 1097235
Based in: Lexington, KY 40505 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (859) 336-1599 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elkchester Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1106494
MC: 403461
Based in: Lexington, KY 40508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (859) 254-2385 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fedtrans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1200180
MC: 507251
Based in: Nicholasville, KY 40356 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (916) 904-2378 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lexington Kentucky

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Dragon 1 LLC

USDOT: 4051348
MC: 1535271
Based in: Lexington, KY 40504 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (859) 554-4616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vincent Fister INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 63040
MC: 126987
Based in: Lexington, KY 40509 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (859) 266-2153 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firefighters Move U

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Firefighters Move U Ky

USDOT: 3413143
MC: 1649036
Based in: Nicholasville, KY 40356 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (859) 492-8067 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 189 movers in Lexington

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 Lexington 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 Eau Claire to Lexington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,180 for a studio, $2,200 to $3,270 for a one-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,450 for a two-bedroom, $5,860 to $8,730 for a three-bedroom and $8,060 to $12,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lexington from Eau Claire?

About 700 road miles (593 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 46 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 Kentucky 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 Lexington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,020 to $1,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,420. 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–Lexington corridor.