Moving from Tucson, AZ to Madison, WI
About 1,624 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Wisconsin, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Tucson, AZ to Madison, WI covers about 1,624 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,308 – $9,744 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 118 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,624 miles from Arizona to Wisconsin. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $7,308 – $9,744 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Tucson to Madison
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,481 – $7,308 | $3,946 – $5,262 | $2,631 – $3,508 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,577 – $8,770 | $4,736 – $6,314 | $3,157 – $4,209 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,308 – $9,744 | $5,262 – $7,016 | $3,508 – $4,677 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,404 – $11,206 | $6,051 – $8,068 | $4,034 – $5,379 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,500 – $12,667 | $6,840 – $9,120 | $4,560 – $6,080 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,962 – $14,616 | $7,893 – $10,524 | $5,262 – $7,016 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,624 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Tucson to Madison
1,624 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,120. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,308 to $9,744, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Tucson to Madison
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 118 people a year (±116) moved from Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson, to Dane County, WI, home to Madison. Going the other way: about 66 people a year (±62). Movers from Pima County make up 0.4% of the 32,725 people a year who moved into Dane County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,156 people a year (±1,446) moving from Arizona to Wisconsin and about 5,018 people a year (±1,728) from Wisconsin to Arizona — a net gain for Arizona of about 1,862 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 4,624 ±829 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,342 ±952 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 907 ±297 |
| Clark County, NV | 896 ±464 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Waukesha County, WI | 2,207 ±488 |
| Cook County, IL | 1,714 ±376 |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 1,494 ±310 |
| Rock County, WI | 1,194 ±389 |
| Columbia County, WI | 675 ±326 |
Licensed movers at each end
17 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tucson (54 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.6% of their 7 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 1423974 | Tucson · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| AAA Soto's Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2591333 | Tucson · 6 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Swift & Gentle Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2293951 | Tucson · 0 mi | 6 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Tucson LLCUSDOT 1050329 | Tucson · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Citizens Transfer & Storage Company IncUSDOT 118397 | Tucson · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Swanson's Moving & Delivery LLCUSDOT 2006371 | Tucson · 11 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Madison end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Madison: Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc (Madison, 34 trucks), O'Mara Moving Systems Inc (Madison, 18 trucks), Mad City Moving (McFarland, 14 trucks), Yerges Van Liners Inc (Fort Atkinson, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Wisconsin, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Tucson to Madison
Insist on a survey
Over 1,624 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,624 miles of handling.
Arriving in Madison
A local move inside Madison later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Madison are Milwaukee (about 87 mi), Green Bay (about 141 mi), Chicago (about 142 mi).
Other routes from Tucson
All routes from Tucson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Phoenix, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Tucson to El Paso, TX | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| Tucson to Albuquerque, NM | ~370 mi | $1,665 – $2,220 |
| Tucson to San Diego, CA | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Las Vegas, NV | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Moreno Valley, CA | ~442 mi | $1,989 – $2,652 |
| Tucson to Anaheim, CA | ~477 mi | $2,147 – $2,862 |
| Tucson to Los Angeles, CA | ~512 mi | $2,304 – $3,072 |
Also moving to Madison: from Milwaukee, WI, from Green Bay, WI, from Chicago, IL, from Saint Paul, MN.
Tucson to Madison moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tucson to Madison?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,624 miles cost about $5,481 – $7,308 for a studio, $7,308 – $9,744 for a two-bedroom home and $8,404 – $11,206 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tucson to Madison take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tucson to Madison?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,508 – $4,677 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,308 – $9,744 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,262 – $7,016.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tucson to Madison?
Yes. Tucson is in Arizona and Madison is in Wisconsin, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 17 listed movers within 30 miles of Tucson hold it.
How many people move from Tucson to Madison each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 118 people a year (margin of error ±116) moved from Pima County, which contains Tucson, to Dane County, which contains Madison.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.