Minneapolis, MN → Eau Claire, WI · Short-haul move
About 103 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,950–$2,900, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,248 carriers on the Minneapolis side and 123 in Eau Claire.
The route from Minneapolis, MN to Eau Claire, WI covers roughly 103 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 29 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,950 and $2,900, before packing or storage.
On the Minneapolis side there are 1,248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (529 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Eau Claire (83 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 Eau Claire.
Minneapolis has a population of about 430,324 and Eau Claire about 71,000. Minneapolis is considerably denser (7,962 people per square mile versus 2,022), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,120 | $3,810 | $4,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,290 | $5,230 | $6,380 |
$260–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,950–$2,900
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Minneapolis, MN → Eau Claire, WI. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC
Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC
Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation
Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC
Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC
Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp
Legal name: Young Men'S Christian Association Ymca Of The Greater Twin C
Legal name: Elite Movers LLC
Legal name: Dan The Moving Man LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,230 to $1,830 for a one-bedroom, $1,950 to $2,900 for a two-bedroom, $3,120 to $4,640 for a three-bedroom and $4,290 to $6,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 103 road miles (87 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 29 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Minnesota 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. 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 Minneapolis–Eau Claire corridor.