Milwaukee, WI

New Braunfels, TX → Milwaukee, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from New Braunfels to Milwaukee

About 1,275 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,170–$7,700, delivery in 3–7 days, 145 carriers on the New Braunfels side and 604 in Milwaukee.

  • 1,275 miroad distance
  • 22 h 41 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,170–$7,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,275 miles (1,080 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 41 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
145 (43 interstate)
Movers at destination
604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → New Braunfels

Milwaukee sits about 1,275 miles northeast of New Braunfels, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Wisconsin that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,170 to $7,700 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 22 h 41 min.

On the New Braunfels side there are 145 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (43 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.

New Braunfels has a population of about 122,492 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Milwaukee is the denser city (6,000 people per square mile versus 2,000 in New Braunfels), 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 Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from New Braunfels to Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 1,275 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,070 $2,520 $3,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,100 $3,780 $4,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,170 $6,310 $7,700
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,280 $10,090 $12,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,380 $13,880 $16,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,760–$2,480

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

Portable container

$2,160–$3,170

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

Full-service mover

$5,170–$7,700

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near New Braunfels (origin)

B & B TX Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3713370
MC
1304125
Based in
New Braunfels, TX 78132 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
37 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

National Emergency Management And Response

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2086050
MC
881926
Based in
Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Evolution Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2467590
MC
1239409
Based in
New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

R & R Air Freight & Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2574036
MC
900043
Based in
Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Vargas R Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1838956
MC
666532
Based in
New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

United Marathon Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4015156
MC
1512938
Based in
Cibolo, TX 78108 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Armstrong Relocation Company San Antonio

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2989210
MC
18159
Based in
Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

New Braunfels Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2992735
MC
1117672
Based in
New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 145 movers in New Braunfels

Near Milwaukee (destination)

Mc Rae'S U S Mail Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
484946
MC
689891
Based in
West Allis, WI 53227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 307 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Tax Airfreight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153935
MC
164888
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
180 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
512549
MC
240916
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53151 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Tnt Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986605
MC
16916
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Star Line Trucking Or Star Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
46587
MC
124383
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53146 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
56 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

North Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2054977
MC
719609
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

New Ram Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2057147
MC
729143
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Pc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2013895
MC
807165
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 604 movers in Milwaukee

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Braunfels to Milwaukee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,070 to $3,080 for a studio, $3,100 to $4,620 for a one-bedroom, $5,170 to $7,700 for a two-bedroom, $8,280 to $12,310 for a three-bedroom and $11,380 to $16,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from New Braunfels?

About 1,275 road miles (1,080 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 41 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas 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 New Braunfels to Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,760 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,170. 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 New Braunfels–Milwaukee corridor.