Moving from Ohio to Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Milwaukee it is about 386 miles and about 7 hours; the 18 city pairs we price between the two states run from 283 to 497 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.
- ~386 miColumbus → Milwaukee
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,737+2-bedroom, movers
- 18City routes priced
In short
About 1,259 people moved from Ohio to Wisconsin in 2024 (Census estimate, ±657), and about 2,621 went the other way. Between Columbus and Milwaukee it is about 386 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,737 – $2,316 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Wisconsin
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,259 people a year (±657), against about 2,621 (±1,299) from Wisconsin to Ohio, so Wisconsin loses about 1,362 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 18th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | Dane County | 241 ±182 |
| Cuyahoga County | Brown County | 121 ±173* |
| Montgomery County | Milwaukee County | 110 ±136* |
| Pickaway County | Kenosha County | 98 ±146* |
| Lorain County | Dane County | 96 ±129* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Wisconsin
At about 386 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,737 – $2,316 for a two-bedroom home and $1,998 – $2,663 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,251 – $1,668; a freight trailer is $834 – $1,112.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,303 – $1,737 | $938 – $1,251 | $625 – $834 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,563 – $2,084 | $1,126 – $1,501 | $750 – $1,001 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,251 – $1,668 | $834 – $1,112 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,998 – $2,663 | $1,438 – $1,918 | $959 – $1,278 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,258 – $3,011 | $1,626 – $2,168 | $1,084 – $1,445 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,606 – $3,474 | $1,876 – $2,501 | $1,251 – $1,668 |
Transport only, for an estimated 386 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 Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo to Milwaukee | ~283 mi | 1–3 days | $1,274 – $1,698 | $1,465 – $1,953 |
| Dayton to Milwaukee | ~345 mi | 1–3 days | $1,553 – $2,070 | $1,785 – $2,380 |
| Toledo to Green Bay | ~350 mi | 1–3 days | $1,575 – $2,100 | $1,811 – $2,415 |
| Toledo to Madison | ~366 mi | 1–3 days | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,894 – $2,525 |
| Cincinnati to Milwaukee | ~378 mi | 1–3 days | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Columbus to Milwaukee | ~386 mi | 1–3 days | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,998 – $2,663 |
| Cleveland to Milwaukee | ~391 mi | 1–3 days | $1,760 – $2,346 | $2,023 – $2,698 |
| Dayton to Madison | ~410 mi | 3–7 days | $1,845 – $2,460 | $2,122 – $2,829 |
| Akron to Milwaukee | ~413 mi | 3–7 days | $1,859 – $2,478 | $2,137 – $2,850 |
| Cincinnati to Madison | ~436 mi | 3–7 days | $1,962 – $2,616 | $2,256 – $3,008 |
| Cleveland to Green Bay | ~444 mi | 3–7 days | $1,998 – $2,664 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| Dayton to Green Bay | ~444 mi | 3–7 days | $1,998 – $2,664 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| Columbus to Madison | ~459 mi | 3–7 days | $2,066 – $2,754 | $2,375 – $3,167 |
| Akron to Green Bay | ~473 mi | 3–7 days | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| Columbus to Green Bay | ~473 mi | 3–7 days | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| Cleveland to Madison | ~475 mi | 3–7 days | $2,138 – $2,850 | $2,458 – $3,278 |
| Cincinnati to Green Bay | ~484 mi | 3–7 days | $2,178 – $2,904 | $2,505 – $3,340 |
| Akron to Madison | ~497 mi | 3–7 days | $2,237 – $2,982 | $2,572 – $3,429 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Milwaukee, the distance is about 386 miles. From our model that is $1,737 – $2,316 for a two-bedroom home and $1,998 – $2,663 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,251 – $1,668 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $834 – $1,112. Across the 18 city pairs we price between Ohio and Wisconsin, distances run from 283 to 497 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Wisconsin take?
Columbus 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 Ohio to Wisconsin?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Wisconsin is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $834 – $1,112 for a two-bedroom home over 386 miles against $1,737 – $2,316 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,251 – $1,668, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Wisconsin each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,259 people (±657) moved from Ohio to Wisconsin that year, against about 2,621 (±1,299) from Wisconsin to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 18th-largest source of new residents for Wisconsin among the states.