Montgomery, AL → Appleton, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Montgomery to Appleton

About 982 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,280–$6,370, delivery in 2–5 days, 172 carriers on the Montgomery side and 81 in Appleton.

982 miroad distance
17 h 38 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,280–$6,3702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Montgomery, Alabama
To: Appleton, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 982 miles (832 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 38 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 172 (94 interstate)
Movers at destination: 81 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Appleton → Montgomery

Moving from Montgomery to Appleton is a long-distance move of roughly 982 road miles, heading north from Alabama 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 $4,280 to $6,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 38 min.

On the Montgomery side there are 172 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (94 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Appleton (36 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 Appleton.

Montgomery has a population of about 195,300 and Appleton about 75,000. Appleton is the denser city (2,986 people per square mile versus 1,255 in Montgomery), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Montgomery to Appleton

Full-service estimate for 982 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,710	$2,090	$2,550
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,570	$3,130	$3,820
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,280	$5,220	$6,370
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,850	$8,350	$10,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,420	$11,480	$14,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,460–$2,060

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,900–$2,790

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,280–$6,370

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Montgomery (origin)

Servpro Of Montgomery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bowen Operations INC

USDOT: 1547293
MC: 1782606
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (334) 320-5538 Route Verify on FMCSA

K And B Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2074918
MC: 724880
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36110 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (334) 239-8698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slt Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1459725
MC: 551427
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (334) 452-6194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coosada Freight Lines LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3285931
MC: 1039730
Based in: Prattville, AL 36066 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (678) 630-1935 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carroll Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1232137
MC: 487744
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (334) 322-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & Lh Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3860706
MC: 1410244
Based in: Wetumpka, AL 36093 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (334) 313-3238 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ccs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2125239
MC: 812350
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (334) 300-7014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Rolla Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Garrett L Davie

USDOT: 1188260
MC: 474230
Based in: Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (334) 207-3554 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 172 movers in Montgomery

Near Appleton (destination)

J M W Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 453242
MC: 207084
Based in: Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (920) 731-4628 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bakers Supply Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 48340
MC: 232281
Based in: Greenville, WI 54942 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (920) 560-3291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC

USDOT: 514341
MC: 202022
Based in: Appleton, WI 54911 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (920) 739-5533 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCoy's Gravel & Excavating LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 995097
MC: 56200
Based in: Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (906) 254-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pods

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Packerland Portable Storage INC

USDOT: 1472667
MC: 819526
Based in: Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (920) 882-7448 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Smooth Move LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3096189
MC: 1630179
Based in: Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (920) 203-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Shore Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1718063
MC: 630062
Based in: Neenah, WI 54956 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (920) 886-8717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spivey Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3058181
MC: 53652
Based in: Appleton, WI 54915 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (920) 277-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Appleton

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Appleton if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Montgomery to Appleton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,820 for a one-bedroom, $4,280 to $6,370 for a two-bedroom, $6,850 to $10,190 for a three-bedroom and $9,420 to $14,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Appleton from Montgomery?

About 982 road miles (832 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alabama 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Montgomery to Appleton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,460 to $2,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,790. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Montgomery–Appleton corridor.