Flint, MI → Madison, WI · Regional long-distance move
About 342 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,730–$4,060, delivery in 1–3 days, 142 carriers on the Flint side and 228 in Madison.
Madison sits about 342 miles west of Flint, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Wisconsin that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,730 to $4,060 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 6 h 36 min.
On the Flint side there are 142 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 228 around Madison (120 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 Madison.
Flint has a population of about 79,000 and Madison about 286,233. Madison is the denser city (3,390 people per square mile versus 2,430 in Flint), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,640 | $2,000 | $2,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,730 | $3,330 | $4,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,360 | $5,320 | $6,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,000 | $7,320 | $8,930 |
$500–$710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,330–$1,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,730–$4,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Flint, MI → Madison, WI. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,640 to $2,440 for a one-bedroom, $2,730 to $4,060 for a two-bedroom, $4,360 to $6,490 for a three-bedroom and $6,000 to $8,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 342 road miles (290 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 36 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Michigan 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $500 to $710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,330 to $1,950. 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.
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 Flint–Madison corridor.