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

Movers from La Crosse to Lansing

About 406 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,950–$4,390, delivery in 1–3 days, 100 carriers on the La Crosse side and 152 in Lansing.

406 miroad distance
7 h 42 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,950–$4,3902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: La Crosse, Wisconsin
To: Lansing, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 406 miles (344 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 42 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 100 (64 interstate)
Movers at destination: 152 (54 interstate)

Reverse: Lansing → La Crosse

Moving from La Crosse to Lansing is a regional long-distance move of roughly 406 road miles, heading east from Wisconsin to Michigan.

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 $2,950 to $4,390 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 7 h 42 min.

On the La Crosse side there are 100 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (64 of them authorized for interstate work), and 152 around Lansing (54 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 Lansing.

La Crosse has a population of about 52,000 and Lansing about 113,884. The two cities have comparable density (2,426 and 2,881 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from La Crosse to Lansing

Full-service estimate for 406 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,190	$1,460	$1,780
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,770	$2,160	$2,640
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,950	$3,600	$4,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,720	$5,760	$7,030
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,490	$7,920	$9,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$570–$800

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

Portable container

$1,380–$2,030

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

Full-service mover

$2,950–$4,390

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near La Crosse (origin)

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

Call (608) 793-6488 Verify on FMCSA

Dpw INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dick'S Pallet Works INC

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

Call (608) 519-4222 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (608) 769-5634 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (608) 498-1990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hallahan Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert J Hallahan

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

Call (608) 797-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Guardian Express LLC

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

Call (608) 386-7348 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (608) 386-9337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jolivette Family Farms INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jolivette Family Farms Transport INC

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

Call (608) 786-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 100 movers in La Crosse

Near Lansing (destination)

Primetime Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4220939
MC: 1631477
Based in: Okemos, MI 48864 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (517) 512-1123 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pat Reilly Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mann Trucking Services INC

USDOT: 1399146
MC: 680382
Based in: Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (517) 485-9240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Janmac Expedited Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1196471
MC: 477269
Based in: Lansing, MI 48917 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (678) 758-8142 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpha Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2117524
MC: 738163
Based in: Williamston, MI 48895 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (888) 649-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Greater Lansing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Eberly Transportation LLC

USDOT: 652129
Based in: Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise K Ic Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2535712
MC: 881706
Based in: Lansing, MI 48906 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (517) 708-8189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingsley Moving Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1890987
MC: 682343
Based in: Lansing, MI 48912 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (517) 372-7200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Springs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4292165
MC: 1670295
Based in: Lansing, MI 48910 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (813) 562-9810 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 152 movers in Lansing

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,770 to $2,640 for a one-bedroom, $2,950 to $4,390 for a two-bedroom, $4,720 to $7,030 for a three-bedroom and $6,490 to $9,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lansing from La Crosse?

About 406 road miles (344 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 42 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 Wisconsin into Michigan 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 La Crosse to Lansing?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $570 to $800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,030. 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 La Crosse–Lansing corridor.