Murfreesboro, TN → Appleton, WI · Long-distance move
About 698 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,720–$5,530, delivery in 2–5 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 81 in Appleton.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Appleton, WI covers roughly 698 miles by road, a north-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 $3,720 to $5,530 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 12 h 44 min.
On the Murfreesboro side there are 282 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 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.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Appleton about 75,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,429 and 2,986 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Wisconsin does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,490 | $1,810 | $2,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,720 | $4,530 | $5,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,950 | $7,260 | $8,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,180 | $9,980 | $12,170 |
$1,020–$1,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,640–$2,420
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,720–$5,530
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: Firstfleet INC
Legal name: Messolar LLC
Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC
Legal name: Packerland Portable Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,210 for a studio, $2,230 to $3,320 for a one-bedroom, $3,720 to $5,530 for a two-bedroom, $5,950 to $8,850 for a three-bedroom and $8,180 to $12,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 698 road miles (591 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 44 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee 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 $1,020 to $1,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,420. 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 Murfreesboro–Appleton corridor.