Wausau, WI → Eau Claire, WI · Short-haul move
About 107 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,910–$2,840, delivery in 1–2 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 123 in Eau Claire.
Eau Claire sits about 107 miles west of Wausau, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 33 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,910 and $2,840, 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 123 around Eau Claire (83 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 Eau Claire.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and Eau Claire about 71,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,080 and 2,022 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 | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,910 | $2,320 | $2,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,050 | $3,720 | $4,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,190 | $5,110 | $6,240 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,910–$2,840
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,190 to $1,780 for a one-bedroom, $1,910 to $2,840 for a two-bedroom, $3,050 to $4,540 for a three-bedroom and $4,190 to $6,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 107 road miles (91 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 33 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Wausau and Eau Claire 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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–Eau Claire corridor.