Eau Claire, WI → Odessa, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Eau Claire to Odessa

About 1,260 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,140–$7,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 123 carriers on the Eau Claire side and 84 in Odessa.

1,260 miroad distance
22 h 25 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,140–$7,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
To: Odessa, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,260 miles (1,068 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 25 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 123 (83 interstate)
Movers at destination: 84 (42 interstate)

Reverse: Odessa → Eau Claire

The route from Eau Claire, WI to Odessa, TX covers roughly 1,260 miles by road, a southwest-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 $5,140 to $7,640 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 22 h 25 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 84 around Odessa (42 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 Odessa.

Eau Claire has a population of about 71,000 and Odessa about 122,707. The two cities have comparable density (2,022 and 2,239 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Eau Claire to Odessa

Full-service estimate for 1,260 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,050	$2,510	$3,060
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,080	$3,760	$4,580
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,140	$6,260	$7,640
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,220	$10,020	$12,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,300	$13,780	$16,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,740–$2,460

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

Portable container

$2,140–$3,150

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

Full-service mover

$5,140–$7,640

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 Odessa (destination)

To A Tee Hot Shot Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jl Henry Corporation

USDOT: 2195497
MC: 761954
Based in: Odessa, TX 79761 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 37 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (432) 770-8508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flash Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3234824
MC: 1084110
Based in: Odessa, TX 79763 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (432) 316-1108 Route Verify on FMCSA

Texas Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Willis Permian Movers

USDOT: 1790390
MC: 779115
Based in: Odessa, TX 79765 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (432) 337-1761 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Sky Towing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 817981
MC: 265731
Based in: Odessa, TX 79765 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (432) 561-8447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hulk Heavy Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3194237
MC: 139812
Based in: Odessa, TX 79763 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (432) 257-7439 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rw Logistics And Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2531647
MC: 879835
Based in: Odessa, TX 79766 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (682) 206-4162 Route Verify on FMCSA

2go Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3327757
MC: 1071482
Based in: Midland, TX 79707 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (432) 208-8742 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northmen Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3542877
MC: 1183565
Based in: Odessa, TX 79765 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 84 movers in Odessa

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,580 for a one-bedroom, $5,140 to $7,640 for a two-bedroom, $8,220 to $12,230 for a three-bedroom and $11,300 to $16,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Odessa from Eau Claire?

About 1,260 road miles (1,068 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 25 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 Wisconsin into Texas 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 Odessa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,740 to $2,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,150. 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–Odessa corridor.