La Crosse, WI

Longview, TX → La Crosse, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Longview to La Crosse

About 949 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,380–$6,520, delivery in 2–5 days, 89 carriers on the Longview side and 100 in La Crosse.

  • 949 miroad distance
  • 17 h 4 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,380–$6,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 949 miles (804 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 4 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
89 (47 interstate)
Movers at destination
100 (64 interstate)

Reverse: La Crosse → Longview

Moving from Longview to La Crosse is a long-distance move of roughly 949 road miles, heading north from Texas 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 $4,380 to $6,520 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 17 h 4 min.

On the Longview side there are 89 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.

Longview has a population of about 82,000 and La Crosse about 52,000. La Crosse is the denser city (2,426 people per square mile versus 1,462 in Longview), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Wisconsin does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Longview to La Crosse

Full-service estimate for 949 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,750 $2,140 $2,610
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,630 $3,210 $3,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,380 $5,350 $6,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,010 $8,550 $10,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,640 $11,760 $14,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,420–$2,010

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

Portable container

$1,870–$2,750

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

Full-service mover

$4,380–$6,520

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Longview, TX → La Crosse, 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 Longview (origin)

Miva Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3392747
MC
1090679
Based in
Gilmer, TX 75645 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Gray Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2802940
MC
20067
Based in
Hallsville, TX 75650 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Get Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376411
MC
999684
Based in
Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

V-T4p Ihaul

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4551516
MC
1813164
Based in
Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Smith Empire LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2452099
MC
968589
Based in
Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Ramos Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3141232
MC
99270
Based in
Kilgore, TX 75662 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Higgs Moving Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2270671
MC
1579829
Based in
Longview, TX 75601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

A'S Hotshot Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3478473
MC
1140780
Based in
Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 89 movers in Longview

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 Longview to La Crosse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,630 to $3,910 for a one-bedroom, $4,380 to $6,520 for a two-bedroom, $7,010 to $10,440 for a three-bedroom and $9,640 to $14,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is La Crosse from Longview?

About 949 road miles (804 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 4 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 Texas 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 Longview to La Crosse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,420 to $2,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 to $2,750. 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 Longview–La Crosse corridor.