Madison, WI → Tampa, FL · Long-distance move
About 1,315 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,380–$8,000, delivery in 3–7 days, 228 carriers on the Madison side and 1,059 in Tampa.
The route from Madison, WI to Tampa, FL covers roughly 1,315 miles by road, a southeast-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 $5,380 to $8,000 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 23 h 22 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 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.
Madison has a population of about 286,233 and Tampa about 413,554. The two cities have comparable density (3,390 and 3,377 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Florida 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 | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,230 | $3,930 | $4,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,380 | $6,560 | $8,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,600 | $10,490 | $12,800 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,830 | $14,430 | $17,600 |
$1,800–$2,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,190–$3,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,380–$8,000
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
Legal name: Roessler LLC
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp
Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,200 for a studio, $3,230 to $4,800 for a one-bedroom, $5,380 to $8,000 for a two-bedroom, $8,600 to $12,800 for a three-bedroom and $11,830 to $17,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,315 road miles (1,115 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 22 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 Florida 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 $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,230. 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.
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–Tampa corridor.