Moving from Arizona to Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Milwaukee it is about 1,705 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,612 to 1,746 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,705 miPhoenix → Milwaukee
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,673+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 3,156 people moved from Arizona to Wisconsin in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,446), and about 5,018 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Milwaukee it is about 1,705 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,673 – $10,230 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Wisconsin
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,156 people a year (±1,446), against about 5,018 (±1,728) from Wisconsin to Arizona, so Wisconsin loses about 1,862 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 10th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Wisconsin; Wisconsin took in about 116,098 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Milwaukee County | 296 ±137 |
| Maricopa County | Outagamie County | 261 ±225 |
| Maricopa County | Dane County | 149 ±111 |
| Maricopa County | St. Croix County | 130 ±138* |
| Pima County | Dane County | 118 ±116 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Milwaukee, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Wisconsin
At about 1,705 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,673 – $10,230 for a two-bedroom home and $8,823 – $11,764 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,524 – $7,366; a freight trailer is $3,683 – $4,910.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,754 – $7,673 | $4,143 – $5,524 | $2,762 – $3,683 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,905 – $9,207 | $4,972 – $6,629 | $3,315 – $4,419 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,673 – $10,230 | $5,524 – $7,366 | $3,683 – $4,910 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,823 – $11,764 | $6,353 – $8,470 | $4,235 – $5,647 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,974 – $13,299 | $7,181 – $9,575 | $4,788 – $6,384 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,509 – $15,345 | $8,286 – $11,048 | $5,524 – $7,366 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,705 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.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to Wisconsin
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert to Madison | ~1,612 mi | 7–14 days | $7,254 – $9,672 | $8,342 – $11,123 |
| Mesa to Madison | ~1,612 mi | 7–14 days | $7,254 – $9,672 | $8,342 – $11,123 |
| Scottsdale to Madison | ~1,614 mi | 7–14 days | $7,263 – $9,684 | $8,352 – $11,137 |
| Tempe to Madison | ~1,619 mi | 7–14 days | $7,286 – $9,714 | $8,378 – $11,171 |
| Chandler to Madison | ~1,620 mi | 7–14 days | $7,290 – $9,720 | $8,383 – $11,178 |
| Phoenix to Madison | ~1,624 mi | 7–14 days | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
| Tucson to Madison | ~1,624 mi | 7–14 days | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
| Gilbert to Milwaukee | ~1,692 mi | 7–14 days | $7,614 – $10,152 | $8,756 – $11,675 |
| Mesa to Milwaukee | ~1,693 mi | 7–14 days | $7,619 – $10,158 | $8,761 – $11,682 |
| Scottsdale to Milwaukee | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Tempe to Milwaukee | ~1,699 mi | 7–14 days | $7,646 – $10,194 | $8,792 – $11,723 |
| Chandler to Milwaukee | ~1,700 mi | 7–14 days | $7,650 – $10,200 | $8,797 – $11,730 |
| Tucson to Milwaukee | ~1,702 mi | 7–14 days | $7,659 – $10,212 | $8,808 – $11,744 |
| Phoenix to Milwaukee | ~1,705 mi | 7–14 days | $7,673 – $10,230 | $8,823 – $11,764 |
| Gilbert to Green Bay | ~1,730 mi | 7–14 days | $7,785 – $10,380 | $8,953 – $11,937 |
| Mesa to Green Bay | ~1,730 mi | 7–14 days | $7,785 – $10,380 | $8,953 – $11,937 |
| Scottsdale to Green Bay | ~1,731 mi | 7–14 days | $7,790 – $10,386 | $8,958 – $11,944 |
| Tempe to Green Bay | ~1,736 mi | 7–14 days | $7,812 – $10,416 | $8,984 – $11,978 |
| Chandler to Green Bay | ~1,737 mi | 7–14 days | $7,817 – $10,422 | $8,989 – $11,985 |
| Phoenix to Green Bay | ~1,741 mi | 7–14 days | $7,835 – $10,446 | $9,010 – $12,013 |
| Tucson to Green Bay | ~1,746 mi | 7–14 days | $7,857 – $10,476 | $9,036 – $12,047 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Wisconsin end, 174 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wisconsin, moving costs in Wisconsin, or the reverse trip, Wisconsin to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Milwaukee, the distance is about 1,705 miles. From our model that is $7,673 – $10,230 for a two-bedroom home and $8,823 – $11,764 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,524 – $7,366 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,683 – $4,910. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and Wisconsin, distances run from 1,612 to 1,746 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Wisconsin take?
Phoenix to Milwaukee is 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Wisconsin?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Wisconsin is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,683 – $4,910 for a two-bedroom home over 1,705 miles against $7,673 – $10,230 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,524 – $7,366, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Wisconsin each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,156 people (±1,446) moved from Arizona to Wisconsin that year, against about 5,018 (±1,728) from Wisconsin to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 10th-largest source of new residents for Wisconsin among the states.