Rochester, MN → Green Bay, WI · Regional long-distance move
About 265 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,530–$3,770, delivery in 1–3 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 111 in Green Bay.
The route from Rochester, MN to Green Bay, WI covers roughly 265 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,530 to $3,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 16 min.
On the Rochester side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 of them authorized for interstate work), and 111 around Green Bay (52 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 Green Bay.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and Green Bay about 106,675. The two cities have comparable density (2,187 and 2,360 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,090 | $3,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,950 | $6,030 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,580 | $6,800 | $8,300 |
$420–$600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,530–$3,770
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.
Legal name: Bennett Moving LLC
Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC
Legal name: Channel One INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,520 to $2,260 for a one-bedroom, $2,530 to $3,770 for a two-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,030 for a three-bedroom and $5,580 to $8,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 265 road miles (225 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 16 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Minnesota 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 $420 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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 Rochester–Green Bay corridor.