Roswell, NM → Wausau, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Roswell to Wausau

About 1,329 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,190–$7,730, delivery in 3–7 days, 6 carriers on the Roswell side and 107 in Wausau.

1,329 miroad distance
23 h 37 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,190–$7,7302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Roswell, New Mexico
To: Wausau, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 1,329 miles (1,126 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 37 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 107 (58 interstate)

Reverse: Wausau → Roswell

Moving from Roswell to Wausau is a long-distance move of roughly 1,329 road miles, heading northeast from New Mexico to Wisconsin.

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 $5,190 to $7,730 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 23 h 37 min.

On the Roswell side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 107 around Wausau (58 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 Wausau.

Roswell has a population of about 48,000 and Wausau about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,629 and 2,080 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Roswell to Wausau

Full-service estimate for 1,329 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,080	$2,530	$3,090
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,120	$3,800	$4,640
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,190	$6,330	$7,730
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,310	$10,130	$12,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,430	$13,940	$17,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,820–$2,560

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

Portable container

$2,210–$3,240

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

Full-service mover

$5,190–$7,730

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Roswell (origin)

Brown Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brown Farms LLC

USDOT: 902777
MC: 425010
Based in: Dexter, NM 88230 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (575) 347-2209 Route Verify on FMCSA

Villanueva Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 824178
MC: 488455
Based in: Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (575) 626-6494 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Heavy Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3509272
MC: 1342992
Based in: Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4566387
MC: 1815748
Based in: Artesia, NM 88210 (45 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (307) 231-7999 Route Verify on FMCSA

R E N Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2434052
Based in: Roswell, NM 88203 (27 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (575) 317-9564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Lake Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3573237
MC: 1204365
Based in: Roswell, NM 88201 (21 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (575) 347-8573 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 6 movers in Roswell

Near Wausau (destination)

Marathon Cheese Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marathon Cheese Transport LLC

USDOT: 1009265
MC: 425927
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 443-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1611631
MC: 362448
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (715) 355-1902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadready Transfer Service

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roadready Transfer Service INC

USDOT: 284372
MC: 185000
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (715) 848-5183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redline Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1071458
MC: 444110
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 571-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smartway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2374298
MC: 814846
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (715) 218-5820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diversified Installation Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1204511
MC: 485654
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (715) 849-9933 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2947255
MC: 997775
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (715) 409-6025 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Larry Jerome Frick

USDOT: 210930
MC: 161338
Based in: Wausau, WI 54403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (715) 848-2523 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 107 movers in Wausau

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Roswell to Wausau?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,080 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,120 to $4,640 for a one-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,730 for a two-bedroom, $8,310 to $12,360 for a three-bedroom and $11,430 to $17,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wausau from Roswell?

About 1,329 road miles (1,126 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 37 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 New Mexico 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 Roswell to Wausau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,240. 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 Roswell–Wausau corridor.