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

Movers from Wenatchee to Wausau

About 1,732 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,600–$9,820, delivery in 5–10 days, 33 carriers on the Wenatchee side and 107 in Wausau.

1,732 miroad distance
30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,600–$9,8202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Wenatchee, Washington
To: Wausau, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 1,732 miles (1,468 straight-line)
Drive time: 30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 33 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination: 107 (58 interstate)

Reverse: Wausau → Wenatchee

The route from Wenatchee, WA to Wausau, WI covers roughly 1,732 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 $6,600 to $9,820 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 30 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 107 around Wausau (58 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 Wausau.

Wenatchee has a population of about 36,000 and Wausau about 40,000. Wenatchee is considerably denser (3,341 people per square mile versus 2,080), 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 Wausau

Full-service estimate for 1,732 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,640	$3,220	$3,930
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,960	$4,830	$5,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,600	$8,050	$9,820
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,560	$12,880	$15,720
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,530	$17,720	$21,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,380–$3,360

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

Portable container

$2,570–$3,770

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

Full-service mover

$6,600–$9,820

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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

Call (509) 886-7667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cornelius Construction

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Daniel Cornelius

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

Call (509) 670-7506 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (509) 881-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (509) 699-9669 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (509) 885-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great American Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Clayton N Moore

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

Call (509) 433-1667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zion Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Paul Kostenko

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

Call (509) 393-3696 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transfer Co

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Eagle Transfer Co INC

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

Call (509) 662-2114 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Wenatchee

Near Wausau (destination)

Marathon Cheese Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marathon Cheese Transport LLC

USDOT: 1009265
MC: 425927
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 443-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1611631
MC: 362448
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (715) 355-1902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadready Transfer Service

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roadready Transfer Service INC

USDOT: 284372
MC: 185000
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (715) 848-5183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redline Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1071458
MC: 444110
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 571-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smartway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2374298
MC: 814846
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (715) 218-5820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diversified Installation Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1204511
MC: 485654
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (715) 849-9933 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2947255
MC: 997775
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (715) 409-6025 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Larry Jerome Frick

USDOT: 210930
MC: 161338
Based in: Wausau, WI 54403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (715) 848-2523 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 107 movers in Wausau

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,930 for a studio, $3,960 to $5,890 for a one-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a two-bedroom, $10,560 to $15,720 for a three-bedroom and $14,530 to $21,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wausau from Wenatchee?

About 1,732 road miles (1,468 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Wausau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,380 to $3,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,770. 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–Wausau corridor.