Wausau, WI → Sioux City, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 445 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,020–$4,500, delivery in 1–3 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 61 in Sioux City.
The route from Wausau, WI to Sioux City, IA covers roughly 445 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,020 to $4,500 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 22 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 61 around Sioux City (51 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 Sioux City.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and Sioux City about 85,000. Wausau is considerably denser (2,080 people per square mile versus 1,457), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,020 | $3,690 | $4,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,840 | $5,900 | $7,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,650 | $8,120 | $9,900 |
$610–$860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,420–$2,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,020–$4,500
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 $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,810 to $2,700 for a one-bedroom, $3,020 to $4,500 for a two-bedroom, $4,840 to $7,200 for a three-bedroom and $6,650 to $9,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 445 road miles (377 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 22 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Iowa 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 $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,080. 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–Sioux City corridor.