Moving from Missouri to Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Milwaukee it is about 382 miles and about 7 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 362 to 670 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.
- ~382 miSaint Louis → Milwaukee
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,719+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,146 people moved from Missouri to Wisconsin in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,105), and about 1,233 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Milwaukee it is about 382 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,719 – $2,292 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Wisconsin
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,146 people a year (±1,105), against about 1,233 (±701) from Wisconsin to Missouri, so Wisconsin gains about 913 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 13th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | Milwaukee County | 208 ±117 |
| Greene County | Washington County | 186 ±224* |
| Jackson County | Milwaukee County | 164 ±175* |
| Greene County | Waukesha County | 107 ±152* |
| Jasper County | Washington County | 89 ±112* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Wisconsin
At about 382 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,719 – $2,292 for a two-bedroom home and $1,977 – $2,636 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,238 – $1,650; a freight trailer is $825 – $1,100.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,289 – $1,719 | $928 – $1,238 | $619 – $825 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,547 – $2,063 | $1,114 – $1,485 | $743 – $990 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,719 – $2,292 | $1,238 – $1,650 | $825 – $1,100 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,977 – $2,636 | $1,423 – $1,898 | $949 – $1,265 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,235 – $2,980 | $1,609 – $2,145 | $1,073 – $1,430 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,579 – $3,438 | $1,857 – $2,475 | $1,238 – $1,650 |
Transport only, for an estimated 382 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 Missouri to Wisconsin
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Madison | ~362 mi | 1–3 days | $1,629 – $2,172 | $1,873 – $2,498 |
| Columbia to Madison | ~377 mi | 1–3 days | $1,697 – $2,262 | $1,951 – $2,601 |
| Saint Louis to Milwaukee | ~382 mi | 1–3 days | $1,719 – $2,292 | $1,977 – $2,636 |
| Columbia to Milwaukee | ~425 mi | 3–7 days | $1,913 – $2,550 | $2,199 – $2,932 |
| Kansas City to Madison | ~449 mi | 3–7 days | $2,021 – $2,694 | $2,324 – $3,098 |
| Saint Louis to Green Bay | ~492 mi | 3–7 days | $2,214 – $2,952 | $2,546 – $3,395 |
| Kansas City to Milwaukee | ~514 mi | 3–7 days | $2,313 – $3,084 | $2,660 – $3,547 |
| Columbia to Green Bay | ~518 mi | 3–7 days | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
| Springfield to Madison | ~530 mi | 3–7 days | $2,385 – $3,180 | $2,743 – $3,657 |
| Springfield to Milwaukee | ~575 mi | 3–7 days | $2,588 – $3,450 | $2,976 – $3,968 |
| Kansas City to Green Bay | ~587 mi | 3–7 days | $2,642 – $3,522 | $3,038 – $4,050 |
| Springfield to Green Bay | ~670 mi | 3–7 days | $3,015 – $4,020 | $3,467 – $4,623 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Milwaukee, the distance is about 382 miles. From our model that is $1,719 – $2,292 for a two-bedroom home and $1,977 – $2,636 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,238 – $1,650 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $825 – $1,100. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Missouri and Wisconsin, distances run from 362 to 670 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Wisconsin take?
Saint Louis to Milwaukee is about 7 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Missouri to Wisconsin?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Wisconsin is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $825 – $1,100 for a two-bedroom home over 382 miles against $1,719 – $2,292 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,238 – $1,650, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Wisconsin each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,146 people (±1,105) moved from Missouri to Wisconsin that year, against about 1,233 (±701) from Wisconsin to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 13th-largest source of new residents for Wisconsin among the states.