La Crosse, WI

Kalamazoo, MI → La Crosse, WI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Kalamazoo to La Crosse

About 359 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,790–$4,150, delivery in 1–3 days, 128 carriers on the Kalamazoo side and 100 in La Crosse.

  • 359 miroad distance
  • 6 h 53 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,790–$4,1502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 359 miles (304 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 53 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
128 (47 interstate)
Movers at destination
100 (64 interstate)

Reverse: La Crosse → Kalamazoo

Moving from Kalamazoo to La Crosse is a regional long-distance move of roughly 359 road miles, heading northwest from Michigan 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 $2,790 to $4,150 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 53 min.

On the Kalamazoo side there are 128 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 100 around La Crosse (64 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 La Crosse.

Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,000 and La Crosse about 52,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,981 and 2,426 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Kalamazoo to La Crosse

Full-service estimate for 359 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,190 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,670 $2,040 $2,490
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,790 $3,400 $4,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,460 $5,440 $6,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,130 $7,480 $9,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$520–$730

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

Portable container

$1,340–$1,970

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

Full-service mover

$2,790–$4,150

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Kalamazoo (origin)

McEnroe Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3173051
MC
120067
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

College Hunks Haulingkzoo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3014914
MC
64517
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Byholt INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1568646
MC
749182
Based in
Vicksburg, MI 49097 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Terry'S Road Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1181650
MC
470893
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Two Men And A Truckkalamazoo

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003748
MC
418644
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Mulder'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
270885
MC
28187
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

National Storage Company

Interstate carrier
USDOT
709918
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

S And S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2630230
MC
920053
Based in
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 128 movers in Kalamazoo

Near La Crosse (destination)

Convenience Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
775476
MC
347275
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54602 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
363 trucks, 632 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Dpw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
979619
MC
420264
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Dennis J Degier

Licensed interstate
USDOT
511822
MC
776418
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Nickelotti Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2818844
MC
939799
Based in
Chaseburg, WI 54621 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hallahan Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2941906
MC
995094
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Jones Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2163607
MC
751809
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Holmen Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2457793
MC
852762
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Jolivette Family Farms INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
161775
MC
549937
Based in
West Salem, WI 54669 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 100 movers in La Crosse

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kalamazoo to La Crosse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,670 to $2,490 for a one-bedroom, $2,790 to $4,150 for a two-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,640 for a three-bedroom and $6,130 to $9,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is La Crosse from Kalamazoo?

About 359 road miles (304 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 53 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Kalamazoo to La Crosse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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 Kalamazoo–La Crosse corridor.