Wausau, WI → Monroe, LA · Long-distance move
About 1,026 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,450–$6,630, delivery in 3–7 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 49 in Monroe.
The route from Wausau, WI to Monroe, LA covers roughly 1,026 miles by road, a south-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 $4,450 to $6,630 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 18 h 23 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 49 around Monroe (26 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 Monroe.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and Monroe about 46,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,080 and 1,604 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 | $1,780 | $2,170 | $2,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,450 | $5,430 | $6,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,120 | $8,690 | $10,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,800 | $11,950 | $14,580 |
$1,500–$2,120
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,940–$2,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,450–$6,630
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wausau, WI → Monroe, LA. 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 $1,780 to $2,650 for a studio, $2,670 to $3,980 for a one-bedroom, $4,450 to $6,630 for a two-bedroom, $7,120 to $10,600 for a three-bedroom and $9,800 to $14,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,026 road miles (870 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 23 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin into Louisiana 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 $1,500 to $2,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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–Monroe corridor.