Murfreesboro, TN → Milwaukee, WI · Long-distance move
About 596 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,480–$5,170, delivery in 2–5 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 604 in Milwaukee.
Moving from Murfreesboro to Milwaukee is a long-distance move of roughly 596 road miles, heading north from Tennessee 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 $3,480 to $5,170 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 10 h 59 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 604 around Milwaukee (360 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 Milwaukee.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Milwaukee is the denser city (6,000 people per square mile versus 2,429 in Murfreesboro), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $1,390 | $1,700 | $2,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,090 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,480 | $4,240 | $5,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,560 | $6,780 | $8,270 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,650 | $9,330 | $11,380 |
$910–$1,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,550–$2,280
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,480–$5,170
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Murfreesboro, TN → Milwaukee, 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: Firstfleet INC
Legal name: Messolar LLC
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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,390 to $2,070 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,100 for a one-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,170 for a two-bedroom, $5,560 to $8,270 for a three-bedroom and $7,650 to $11,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 596 road miles (505 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 59 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 $910 to $1,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,550 to $2,280. 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–Milwaukee corridor.