Madison, WI → Austin, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,175 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,930–$7,340, delivery in 3–7 days, 228 carriers on the Madison side and 868 in Austin.
The route from Madison, WI to Austin, TX covers roughly 1,175 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,930 to $7,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 58 min.
On the Madison side there are 228 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (120 of them authorized for interstate work), and 868 around Austin (241 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 Austin.
Madison has a population of about 286,233 and Austin about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,390 and 3,007 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,410 | $2,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,930 | $6,010 | $7,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,890 | $9,620 | $11,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,850 | $13,230 | $16,140 |
$1,660–$2,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,070–$3,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,930–$7,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
Legal name: Lightner & Lightner INC
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Legal name: White Glove Storage And Delivery LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,930 to $7,340 for a two-bedroom, $7,890 to $11,740 for a three-bedroom and $10,850 to $16,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,175 road miles (996 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 58 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin into Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,040. 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.
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 Madison–Austin corridor.