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Lansing, MI → Milwaukee, WI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Lansing to Milwaukee

About 205 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,250–$3,350, delivery in 1–2 days, 152 carriers on the Lansing side and 604 in Milwaukee.

  • 205 miroad distance
  • 4 h 14 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,250–$3,3502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 205 miles (174 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 14 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
152 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination
604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → Lansing

Moving from Lansing to Milwaukee is a regional long-distance move of roughly 205 road miles, heading west 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 $2,250 to $3,350 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 14 min.

On the Lansing side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (54 of them authorized for interstate work), and 604 around Milwaukee (360 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 Milwaukee.

Lansing has a population of about 113,884 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Milwaukee is the denser city (6,000 people per square mile versus 2,881 in Lansing), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Lansing to Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 205 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,190 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,350 $1,650 $2,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,250 $2,740 $3,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,600 $4,390 $5,350
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,950 $6,030 $7,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$360–$510

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

Portable container

$1,200–$1,770

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

Full-service mover

$2,250–$3,350

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Lansing, MI → Milwaukee, WI. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Lansing (origin)

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

Near Milwaukee (destination)

Mc Rae'S U S Mail Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
484946
MC
689891
Based in
West Allis, WI 53227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 307 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (414) 386-8991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tax Airfreight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153935
MC
164888
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
180 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (414) 769-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Milwaukee INC

USDOT
512549
MC
240916
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53151 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (262) 446-4719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tnt Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986605
MC
16916
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (414) 235-9204 Route Verify on FMCSA

Star Line Trucking Or Star Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Star Line Trucking Corporation

USDOT
46587
MC
124383
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53146 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
56 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (262) 786-8280 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: North Express LLC

USDOT
2054977
MC
719609
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (414) 325-2911 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Ram Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2057147
MC
729143
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (414) 529-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Preferred Carrier Logistics LLC

USDOT
2013895
MC
807165
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (414) 856-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 604 movers in Milwaukee

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lansing to Milwaukee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,350 to $2,010 for a one-bedroom, $2,250 to $3,350 for a two-bedroom, $3,600 to $5,350 for a three-bedroom and $4,950 to $7,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from Lansing?

About 205 road miles (174 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Lansing to Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 Lansing–Milwaukee corridor.