Eau Claire, WI

Newport News, VA → Eau Claire, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Eau Claire

About 1,115 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,960–$7,380, delivery in 3–7 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 123 in Eau Claire.

  • 1,115 miroad distance
  • 19 h 55 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,960–$7,3802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,115 miles (945 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 55 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
123 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Eau Claire → Newport News

Eau Claire sits about 1,115 miles northwest of Newport News, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia 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 $4,960 to $7,380 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 19 h 55 min.

On the Newport News side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (89 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Eau Claire (83 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 Eau Claire.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Eau Claire about 71,000. Newport News is considerably denser (2,699 people per square mile versus 2,022), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Eau Claire

Full-service estimate for 1,115 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,980 $2,420 $2,950
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,970 $3,630 $4,430
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,960 $6,050 $7,380
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,930 $9,670 $11,800
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,910 $13,300 $16,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,250

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,960

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

Full-service mover

$4,960–$7,380

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Newport News (origin)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

All My Sons Of Newport News LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2960425
MC
4335
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3064471
MC
57163
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

United Cartage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1852556
MC
669512
Based in
Newport News, VA 23608 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4162261
MC
1626630
Based in
Newport News, VA 23602 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Jb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389631
MC
1089178
Based in
Smithfield, VA 23430 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Quantex Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3902896
MC
1438372
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Rely-Ance Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726517
MC
1313785
Based in
Carrollton, VA 23314 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 168 movers in Newport News

Near Eau Claire (destination)

Grs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492543
MC
1149964
Based in
Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Choice Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
839083
MC
373675
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Wissota Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1556222
MC
577628
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Jayhawk Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1113117
MC
456936
Based in
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Elite Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3579816
MC
1208798
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54701 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Jackson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1052402
MC
439147
Based in
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

B 2 A LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3823321
MC
1384231
Based in
Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Dan The Moving Man

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3033053
MC
40460
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 123 movers in Eau Claire

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Newport News to Eau Claire?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,430 for a one-bedroom, $4,960 to $7,380 for a two-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,800 for a three-bedroom and $10,910 to $16,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Eau Claire from Newport News?

About 1,115 road miles (945 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 55 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 Virginia 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 Newport News to Eau Claire?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,960. 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 Newport News–Eau Claire corridor.