Moab, UT → La Crosse, WI · Long-distance move
About 1,200 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,090–$7,580, delivery in 3–7 days, 1 carriers on the Moab side and 100 in La Crosse.
Moving from Moab to La Crosse is a long-distance move of roughly 1,200 road miles, heading northeast from Utah 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 $5,090 to $7,580 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 21 h 23 min.
On the Moab side there are 1 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 100 around La Crosse (64 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 La Crosse.
Moab has a population of about 5,000 and La Crosse about 52,000. La Crosse is the denser city (2,426 people per square mile versus 1,118 in Moab), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,040 | $2,480 | $3,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,060 | $3,730 | $4,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,090 | $6,210 | $7,580 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,150 | $9,940 | $12,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,210 | $13,660 | $16,670 |
$1,680–$2,380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,090–$3,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,090–$7,580
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Moab, UT → La Crosse, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,040 to $3,030 for a studio, $3,060 to $4,550 for a one-bedroom, $5,090 to $7,580 for a two-bedroom, $8,150 to $12,120 for a three-bedroom and $11,210 to $16,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,200 road miles (1,017 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 23 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 Utah 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 $1,680 to $2,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,080. 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 Moab–La Crosse corridor.