Milwaukee, WI → St. Louis, MO · Regional long-distance move
About 387 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,840–$4,230, delivery in 1–3 days, 604 carriers on the Milwaukee side and 645 in St. Louis.
Moving from Milwaukee to St. Louis is a regional long-distance move of roughly 387 road miles, heading south from Wisconsin to Missouri.
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 $2,840 to $4,230 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 22 min.
On the Milwaukee side there are 604 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (360 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around St. Louis (464 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 St. Louis.
Milwaukee has a population of about 562,407 and St. Louis about 278,144. The two cities have comparable density (6,000 and 4,888 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,700 | $2,080 | $2,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,460 | $4,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,550 | $5,540 | $6,760 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,250 | $7,620 | $9,300 |
$550–$770
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,370–$2,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,840–$4,230
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: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Milwaukee INC
Legal name: Star Line Trucking Corporation
Legal name: North Express LLC
Legal name: Preferred Carrier Logistics LLC
Legal name: Itf LLC
Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: United Van Lines LLC
Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC
Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,700 to $2,540 for a one-bedroom, $2,840 to $4,230 for a two-bedroom, $4,550 to $6,760 for a three-bedroom and $6,250 to $9,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 387 road miles (328 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 22 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Missouri 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 $550 to $770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,010. 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 Milwaukee–St. Louis corridor.