Lynchburg, VA → Appleton, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Lynchburg to Appleton

About 797 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,160–$6,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 53 carriers on the Lynchburg side and 81 in Appleton.

797 miroad distance
14 h 27 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,160–$6,1902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lynchburg, Virginia
To: Appleton, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 797 miles (675 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 27 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 81 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Appleton → Lynchburg

Moving from Lynchburg to Appleton is a long-distance move of roughly 797 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia 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 $4,160 to $6,190 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 14 h 27 min.

On the Lynchburg side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Appleton (36 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 Appleton.

Lynchburg has a population of about 80,000 and Appleton about 75,000. Appleton is the denser city (2,986 people per square mile versus 1,613 in Lynchburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lynchburg to Appleton

Full-service estimate for 797 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,660	$2,030	$2,480
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,500	$3,040	$3,710
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,160	$5,070	$6,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,660	$8,120	$9,900
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,150	$11,160	$13,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,120–$1,580

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,550

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

Full-service mover

$4,160–$6,190

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Lynchburg (origin)

D D & D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2539514
MC: 883394
Based in: Lynchburg, VA 24504 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (434) 847-4353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Ridge Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1857659
MC: 671712
Based in: Forest, VA 24551 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (434) 847-1152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Ridge Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3778488
MC: 1351733
Based in: Lynchburg, VA 24502 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (434) 841-3401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dustin Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 546953
MC: 271213
Based in: Forest, VA 24551 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (434) 525-5814 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moody Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1105839
MC: 454973
Based in: Concord, VA 24538 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (434) 993-2204 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Logistics-Va LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3926196
MC: 1453792
Based in: Lynchburg, VA 24502 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (434) 473-0645 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mightee Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mightee Movers LLC

USDOT: 4108476
MC: 1568742
Based in: Lynchburg, VA 24501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (434) 951-1341 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hfmworx LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4386424
MC: 1720247
Based in: Lynchburg, VA 24503 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (434) 509-5314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Lynchburg

Near Appleton (destination)

J M W Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 453242
MC: 207084
Based in: Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (920) 731-4628 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bakers Supply Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 48340
MC: 232281
Based in: Greenville, WI 54942 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (920) 560-3291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC

USDOT: 514341
MC: 202022
Based in: Appleton, WI 54911 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (920) 739-5533 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCoy's Gravel & Excavating LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 995097
MC: 56200
Based in: Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (906) 254-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pods

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Packerland Portable Storage INC

USDOT: 1472667
MC: 819526
Based in: Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (920) 882-7448 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Smooth Move LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3096189
MC: 1630179
Based in: Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (920) 203-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Shore Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1718063
MC: 630062
Based in: Neenah, WI 54956 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (920) 886-8717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spivey Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3058181
MC: 53652
Based in: Appleton, WI 54915 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (920) 277-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Appleton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lynchburg to Appleton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,480 for a studio, $2,500 to $3,710 for a one-bedroom, $4,160 to $6,190 for a two-bedroom, $6,660 to $9,900 for a three-bedroom and $9,150 to $13,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Appleton from Lynchburg?

About 797 road miles (675 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 27 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 Virginia 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 Lynchburg to Appleton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,550. 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 Lynchburg–Appleton corridor.