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La Crosse, WI

Tallahassee, FL → La Crosse, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Tallahassee to La Crosse

About 1,179 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,040–$7,500, delivery in 3–7 days, 121 carriers on the Tallahassee side and 100 in La Crosse.

  • 1,179 miroad distance
  • 21 h 2 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,040–$7,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,179 miles (1,000 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 2 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
121 (55 interstate)
Movers at destination
100 (64 interstate)

Reverse: La Crosse → Tallahassee

Moving from Tallahassee to La Crosse is a long-distance move of roughly 1,179 road miles, heading north from Florida 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 $5,040 to $7,500 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 21 h 2 min.

On the Tallahassee side there are 121 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (55 of them authorized for interstate work), and 100 around La Crosse (64 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 La Crosse.

Tallahassee has a population of about 204,902 and La Crosse about 52,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,944 and 2,426 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Wisconsin does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Tallahassee to La Crosse

Full-service estimate for 1,179 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,020 $2,460 $3,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,020 $3,690 $4,500
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,040 $6,150 $7,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,070 $9,840 $12,000
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,090 $13,530 $16,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,350

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,050

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

Full-service mover

$5,040–$7,500

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Tallahassee, FL → La Crosse, WI. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Tallahassee (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Moving LLC

USDOT
2273291
MC
778416
Based in
Tallahassee, FL 32305 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (850) 224-2232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amwat Moving & Warehousing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Residential & Commercial Transport Company LLC

USDOT
1377633
MC
525791
Based in
Tallahassee, FL 32305 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (850) 877-7131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Csc Delivery LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3705158
Based in
Havana, FL 32333 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (850) 716-0799 Route Verify on FMCSA

Halls Air Freight & Delivery Division Of Economy Moving And

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Economy Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT
1404871
MC
707110
Based in
Tallahassee, FL 32304 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (850) 562-9456 Route Verify on FMCSA

Simmons Amerimove

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Simmons Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
1943394
MC
928422
Based in
Tallahassee, FL 32305 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (850) 656-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Mini'Smike'S Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mike'S Moving INC

USDOT
799596
MC
362974
Based in
Tallahassee, FL 32304 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (850) 545-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Motivated Truckers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3456636
MC
1126964
Based in
Tallahassee, FL 32303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (813) 817-2717 Route Verify on FMCSA

One4all Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4091653
MC
1558869
Based in
Tallahassee, FL 32303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (850) 694-3002 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 121 movers in Tallahassee

Near La Crosse (destination)

Convenience Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
775476
MC
347275
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54602 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
363 trucks, 632 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (608) 793-6488 Verify on FMCSA

Dpw INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dick'S Pallet Works INC

USDOT
979619
MC
420264
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (608) 519-4222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dennis J Degier

Licensed interstate
USDOT
511822
MC
776418
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (608) 769-5634 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nickelotti Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2818844
MC
939799
Based in
Chaseburg, WI 54621 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (608) 498-1990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hallahan Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert J Hallahan

USDOT
2941906
MC
995094
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (608) 797-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Guardian Express LLC

USDOT
2163607
MC
751809
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (608) 386-7348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Holmen Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2457793
MC
852762
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (608) 386-9337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jolivette Family Farms INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jolivette Family Farms Transport INC

USDOT
161775
MC
549937
Based in
West Salem, WI 54669 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (608) 786-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 100 movers in La Crosse

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tallahassee to La Crosse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,000 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,500 for a one-bedroom, $5,040 to $7,500 for a two-bedroom, $8,070 to $12,000 for a three-bedroom and $11,090 to $16,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is La Crosse from Tallahassee?

About 1,179 road miles (1,000 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 2 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 Florida 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 Tallahassee to La Crosse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,050. 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 Tallahassee–La Crosse corridor.