Springfield, MO

La Crosse, WI → Springfield, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from La Crosse to Springfield

About 556 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,360–$5,000, delivery in 2–5 days, 100 carriers on the La Crosse side and 135 in Springfield.

  • 556 miroad distance
  • 10 h 17 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,360–$5,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 556 miles (471 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 17 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
100 (64 interstate)
Movers at destination
135 (106 interstate)

Reverse: Springfield → La Crosse

Springfield sits about 556 miles south of La Crosse, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin to Missouri that most movers classify as a 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 $3,360 to $5,000 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 10 h 17 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 135 around Springfield (106 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 Springfield.

La Crosse has a population of about 52,000 and Springfield about 169,847. The two cities have comparable density (2,426 and 2,053 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from La Crosse to Springfield

Full-service estimate for 556 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,350 $1,640 $2,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,020 $2,460 $3,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,360 $4,100 $5,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,380 $6,560 $8,010
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,400 $9,020 $11,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,230

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

Portable container

$1,520–$2,230

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

Full-service mover

$3,360–$5,000

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 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

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

Near Springfield (destination)

Transland

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
614326
MC
294707
Based in
Strafford, MO 65757 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
199 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Blc Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1573208
MC
582690
Based in
Springfield, MO 65803 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
160 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Sgc Foodservice

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3849
MC
649433
Based in
Springfield, MO 65807 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
149 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Sierra Expediting INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1523843
MC
568961
Based in
Strafford, MO 65757 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
123 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Sierra Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3079298
MC
65737
Based in
Springfield, MO 65802 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

B & M Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1632357
MC
601951
Based in
Springfield, MO 65803 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Sentry Motor Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
876428
MC
383887
Based in
Willard, MO 65781 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Reznik Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2427133
MC
836389
Based in
Springfield, MO 65802 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 135 movers in Springfield

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,000 for a studio, $2,020 to $3,000 for a one-bedroom, $3,360 to $5,000 for a two-bedroom, $5,380 to $8,010 for a three-bedroom and $7,400 to $11,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Springfield from La Crosse?

About 556 road miles (471 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 17 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 Missouri 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 Springfield?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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–Springfield corridor.