Moving from Nashville, TN to Milwaukee, WI
About 558 miles across a state line, from Tennessee 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 Nashville, TN to Milwaukee, WI covers about 558 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,511 – $3,348 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 3 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 558 miles between Tennessee and Wisconsin, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,511 – $3,348 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Nashville to Milwaukee
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,883 – $2,511 | $1,356 – $1,808 | $904 – $1,205 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,260 – $3,013 | $1,627 – $2,170 | $1,085 – $1,446 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,511 – $3,348 | $1,808 – $2,411 | $1,205 – $1,607 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,888 – $3,850 | $2,079 – $2,772 | $1,386 – $1,848 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,264 – $4,352 | $2,350 – $3,134 | $1,567 – $2,089 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,767 – $5,022 | $2,712 – $3,616 | $1,808 – $2,411 |
Transport only, for an estimated 558 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, Nashville to Milwaukee
558 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,790. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,511 to $3,348, 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 Nashville to Milwaukee
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 3 people a year (±6) moved from Davidson County, TN, home to Nashville, to Milwaukee County, WI, home to Milwaukee. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 51 people a year (±42). Movers from Davidson County make up 0.0% of the 34,363 people a year who moved into Milwaukee County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,131 people a year (±603) moving from Tennessee to Wisconsin and about 1,843 people a year (±1,886) from Wisconsin to Tennessee — a net gain for Tennessee of about 712 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 6,406 ±1,207 |
| Williamson County, TN | 4,517 ±825 |
| Sumner County, TN | 3,677 ±744 |
| Wilson County, TN | 3,082 ±699 |
| Robertson County, TN | 1,441 ±433 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Waukesha County, WI | 5,704 ±766 |
| Cook County, IL | 2,361 ±460 |
| Racine County, WI | 1,752 ±465 |
| Dane County, WI | 1,643 ±293 |
| Kenosha County, WI | 956 ±425 |
Licensed movers at each end
31 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Nashville (86 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 825563 | Nashville · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| True Friends Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2629977 | Madison · 8 mi | 15 trucks | 15 | 28.6% of 7 |
| Fox Moving and Storage of Nashville LLCUSDOT 3910544 | Nashville · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Messolar Moving and Installation ServicesUSDOT 3924442 | Smyrna · 19 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 2533629 | Nashville · 6 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncUSDOT 1891471 | Nashville · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Milwaukee end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Milwaukee: Schroeder Moving Systems (New Berlin, 78 trucks), Rock Transfer & Storage Inc (Milwaukee, 27 trucks), C Coakley Relocation Systems Company (West Allis, 20 trucks), Aetna Moving and Storage (Milwaukee, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Tennessee 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 Nashville to Milwaukee
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 558 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Milwaukee
A local move inside Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee are Madison (about 87 mi), Chicago (about 95 mi), Green Bay (about 119 mi).
Other routes from Nashville
All routes from Nashville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville to Huntsville, AL | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Nashville to Chattanooga, TN | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Nashville to Louisville, KY | ~181 mi | $815 – $1,086 |
| Nashville to Knoxville, TN | ~187 mi | $842 – $1,122 |
| Nashville to Lexington, KY | ~211 mi | $950 – $1,266 |
| Nashville to Birmingham, AL | ~213 mi | $959 – $1,278 |
| Nashville to Memphis, TN | ~230 mi | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Nashville to Atlanta, GA | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
Also moving to Milwaukee: from Madison, WI, from Chicago, IL, from Green Bay, WI, from Ann Arbor, MI.
Nashville to Milwaukee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nashville to Milwaukee?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 558 miles cost about $1,883 – $2,511 for a studio, $2,511 – $3,348 for a two-bedroom home and $2,888 – $3,850 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Nashville to Milwaukee take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nashville to Milwaukee?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,205 – $1,607 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,511 – $3,348 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,808 – $2,411.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Nashville to Milwaukee?
Yes. Nashville is in Tennessee and Milwaukee is in Wisconsin, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 31 listed movers within 30 miles of Nashville hold it.
How many people move from Nashville to Milwaukee each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 3 people a year (margin of error ±6) moved from Davidson County, which contains Nashville, to Milwaukee County, which contains Milwaukee.
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.