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Prescott, AZ → Milwaukee, WI · Cross-country move

Movers from Prescott to Milwaukee

About 1,693 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,140–$9,130, delivery in 5–10 days, 32 carriers on the Prescott side and 604 in Milwaukee.

  • 1,693 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,140–$9,1302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,693 miles (1,435 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
32 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → Prescott

Milwaukee sits about 1,693 miles northeast of Prescott, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Wisconsin that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,140 to $9,130 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Prescott side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 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.

Prescott has a population of about 47,000 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Milwaukee is the denser city (6,000 people per square mile versus 931 in Prescott), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Prescott to Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 1,693 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,450 $2,990 $3,650
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,680 $4,490 $5,480
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,140 $7,480 $9,130
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,820 $11,970 $14,610
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,500 $16,460 $20,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,340–$3,300

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

Portable container

$2,530–$3,720

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

Full-service mover

$6,140–$9,130

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 Prescott (origin)

Bunker Sawmill LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
687189
MC
319210
Based in
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (928) 445-2374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Overall Moving Az

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4322387
MC
1686812
Based in
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (928) 277-5822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingon LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3244801
MC
1130380
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86301 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 910-6235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Run And See Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Run And See Moving Assistants LLC

USDOT
3310584
MC
1051514
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 848-5561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cts

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Trucking Services LLC

USDOT
3338136
MC
1064964
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (626) 557-5934 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moore Reliable Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9230429
MC
56867896
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (480) 768-8824 Route Verify on FMCSA

McWhites North American

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: McWhites Transfer INC

USDOT
533395
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (928) 772-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank & Jesse James Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bianconi Properties LLC

USDOT
1900966
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (928) 445-5688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 32 movers in Prescott

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
Call (414) 386-8991 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (414) 769-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Milwaukee INC

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
Call (262) 446-4719 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (414) 235-9204 Route Verify on FMCSA

Star Line Trucking Or Star Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Star Line Trucking Corporation

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
Call (262) 786-8280 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: North Express LLC

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
Call (414) 325-2911 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (414) 529-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Preferred Carrier Logistics LLC

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
Call (414) 856-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 604 movers in Milwaukee

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Prescott to Milwaukee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,450 to $3,650 for a studio, $3,680 to $5,480 for a one-bedroom, $6,140 to $9,130 for a two-bedroom, $9,820 to $14,610 for a three-bedroom and $13,500 to $20,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from Prescott?

About 1,693 road miles (1,435 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arizona 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 Prescott to Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,340 to $3,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,530 to $3,720. 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 Prescott–Milwaukee corridor.