Redmond, WA → Milwaukee, WI · Cross-country move
About 1,975 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,010–$10,430, delivery in 5–10 days, 359 carriers on the Redmond side and 604 in Milwaukee.
The route from Redmond, WA to Milwaukee, WI covers roughly 1,975 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,010 to $10,430 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 34 hours (4 driving days).
On the Redmond side there are 359 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (118 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.
Redmond has a population of about 76,000 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Milwaukee is the denser city (6,000 people per square mile versus 4,422 in Redmond), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Wisconsin does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,800 | $3,420 | $4,170 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,210 | $5,130 | $6,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,010 | $8,550 | $10,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,220 | $13,680 | $16,690 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,420 | $18,810 | $22,940 |
$2,780–$3,920
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,780–$4,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,010–$10,430
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redmond, WA → 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.
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Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC
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Legal name: Gs Moving Services LLC
Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Milwaukee INC
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Legal name: North Express LLC
Legal name: Preferred Carrier Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,800 to $4,170 for a studio, $4,210 to $6,260 for a one-bedroom, $7,010 to $10,430 for a two-bedroom, $11,220 to $16,690 for a three-bedroom and $15,420 to $22,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,975 road miles (1,674 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 $2,780 to $3,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,780 to $4,090. 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 Redmond–Milwaukee corridor.