Eau Claire, WI

Wenatchee, WA → Eau Claire, WI · Cross-country move

Movers from Wenatchee to Eau Claire

About 1,634 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,440–$9,580, delivery in 5–10 days, 33 carriers on the Wenatchee side and 123 in Eau Claire.

  • 1,634 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,440–$9,5802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,634 miles (1,384 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
123 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Eau Claire → Wenatchee

The route from Wenatchee, WA to Eau Claire, WI covers roughly 1,634 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,440 to $9,580 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 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Wenatchee side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Eau Claire (83 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 Eau Claire.

Wenatchee has a population of about 36,000 and Eau Claire about 71,000. Wenatchee is considerably denser (3,341 people per square mile versus 2,022), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Wisconsin does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Wenatchee to Eau Claire

Full-service estimate for 1,634 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,580 $3,140 $3,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,860 $4,710 $5,750
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,440 $7,850 $9,580
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,300 $12,560 $15,330
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,170 $17,280 $21,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,280–$3,220

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,480–$3,640

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,440–$9,580

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Wenatchee (origin)

Pom-Arleau Transfer And Storage Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
27489
MC
94068
Based in
East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cornelius Construction

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1692033
Based in
Wenatchee, WA 98801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Loyalty Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2523674
MC
906418
Based in
East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

US Mat Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1487629
MC
560703
Based in
Cashmere Road, WA 98815 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Central Washington Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3845201
MC
1399730
Based in
Cashmere, WA 98815 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Great American Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
780789
MC
1720081
Based in
East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Zion Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2268035
MC
774393
Based in
East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Eagle Transfer Co

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
312922
MC
119038
Based in
Wenatchee, WA 98801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

All 33 movers in Wenatchee

Near Eau Claire (destination)

Grs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492543
MC
1149964
Based in
Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Choice Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
839083
MC
373675
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Wissota Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1556222
MC
577628
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Jayhawk Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1113117
MC
456936
Based in
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Elite Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3579816
MC
1208798
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54701 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Jackson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1052402
MC
439147
Based in
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

B 2 A LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3823321
MC
1384231
Based in
Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Dan The Moving Man

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3033053
MC
40460
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 123 movers in Eau Claire

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wenatchee to Eau Claire?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,580 to $3,830 for a studio, $3,860 to $5,750 for a one-bedroom, $6,440 to $9,580 for a two-bedroom, $10,300 to $15,330 for a three-bedroom and $14,170 to $21,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Eau Claire from Wenatchee?

About 1,634 road miles (1,384 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington into Wisconsin 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Wenatchee to Eau Claire?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,280 to $3,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,480 to $3,640. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Wenatchee–Eau Claire corridor.