Wausau, WI → Tempe, AZ · Cross-country move
About 1,686 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,130–$9,110, delivery in 5–10 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 886 in Tempe.
Moving from Wausau to Tempe is a cross-country move of roughly 1,686 road miles, heading southwest from Wisconsin to Arizona.
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 $6,130 to $9,110 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).
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 886 around Tempe (350 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 Tempe.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and Tempe about 190,571. Tempe is the denser city (4,526 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 | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,450 | $2,990 | $3,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,680 | $4,480 | $5,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,130 | $7,470 | $9,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,800 | $11,950 | $14,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,480 | $16,440 | $20,050 |
$2,330–$3,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,520–$3,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,130–$9,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wausau, WI → Tempe, AZ. 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 $2,450 to $3,650 for a studio, $3,680 to $5,470 for a one-bedroom, $6,130 to $9,110 for a two-bedroom, $9,800 to $14,580 for a three-bedroom and $13,480 to $20,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,686 road miles (1,429 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arizona 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 $2,330 to $3,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,710. 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–Tempe corridor.