Milwaukee, WI

Wenatchee, WA → Milwaukee, WI · Cross-country move

Movers from Wenatchee to Milwaukee

About 1,877 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,850–$10,180, delivery in 5–10 days, 33 carriers on the Wenatchee side and 604 in Milwaukee.

  • 1,877 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,850–$10,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,877 miles (1,591 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → Wenatchee

The route from Wenatchee, WA to Milwaukee, WI covers roughly 1,877 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 $6,850 to $10,180 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 33 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 604 around Milwaukee (360 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 Milwaukee.

Wenatchee has a population of about 36,000 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Milwaukee is the denser city (6,000 people per square mile versus 3,341 in Wenatchee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 1,877 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,740 $3,340 $4,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,110 $5,010 $6,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,850 $8,350 $10,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,950 $13,360 $16,300
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,060 $18,370 $22,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,680–$3,780

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

Portable container

$2,700–$3,960

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

Full-service mover

$6,850–$10,180

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 Milwaukee (destination)

Mc Rae'S U S Mail Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
484946
MC
689891
Based in
West Allis, WI 53227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 307 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Tax Airfreight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153935
MC
164888
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
180 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
512549
MC
240916
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53151 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Tnt Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986605
MC
16916
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Star Line Trucking Or Star Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
46587
MC
124383
Based in
New Berlin, WI 53146 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
56 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

North Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2054977
MC
719609
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

New Ram Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2057147
MC
729143
Based in
Milwaukee, WI 53221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Pc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2013895
MC
807165
Based in
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 604 movers in Milwaukee

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wenatchee to Milwaukee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,740 to $4,070 for a studio, $4,110 to $6,110 for a one-bedroom, $6,850 to $10,180 for a two-bedroom, $10,950 to $16,300 for a three-bedroom and $15,060 to $22,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from Wenatchee?

About 1,877 road miles (1,591 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,680 to $3,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,960. 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–Milwaukee corridor.