Wausau, WI → Johnson City, TN · Long-distance move
About 833 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,040–$6,010, delivery in 2–5 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 93 in Johnson City.
The route from Wausau, WI to Johnson City, TN covers roughly 833 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,040 to $6,010 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 4 min.
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 93 around Johnson City (59 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 Johnson City.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and Johnson City about 74,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,080 and 1,633 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,970 | $2,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,420 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,040 | $4,930 | $6,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,460 | $7,880 | $9,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,890 | $10,840 | $13,220 |
$1,160–$1,630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,760–$2,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,040–$6,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wausau, WI → Johnson City, TN. 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,400 for a studio, $2,420 to $3,610 for a one-bedroom, $4,040 to $6,010 for a two-bedroom, $6,460 to $9,620 for a three-bedroom and $8,890 to $13,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 833 road miles (706 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 4 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Wisconsin into Tennessee 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 $1,160 to $1,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,590. 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–Johnson City corridor.