Wausau, WI → Appleton, WI · Short-haul move
About 92 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,410–$2,090, delivery in 1–2 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 81 in Appleton.
The route from Wausau, WI to Appleton, WI covers roughly 92 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,410 and $2,090, before packing or storage.
On the Wausau side there are 107 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (58 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Appleton (36 interstate). For an in-state 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 Appleton.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and Appleton about 75,000. Appleton is the denser city (2,986 people per square mile versus 2,080 in Wausau), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $810 | $980 | $1,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $910 | $1,110 | $1,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,040 | $3,710 | $4,520 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,410–$2,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wausau, WI → Appleton, 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: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Appleton LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $810 to $1,200 for a studio, $910 to $1,350 for a one-bedroom, $1,410 to $2,090 for a two-bedroom, $2,100 to $3,120 for a three-bedroom and $3,040 to $4,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 92 road miles (78 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 17 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Wausau and Appleton are in Wisconsin, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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 Wausau–Appleton corridor.