Moving from Texasto Wisconsin
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Milwaukee it is about 1,173 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 919 to 1,616 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston 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 Texas and Wisconsin.
Cost of moving from Texas to Wisconsin
At about 1,173 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,279 – $7,038 for a two-bedroom home and $6,070 – $8,094 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,801 – $5,067; a freight trailer is $2,534 – $3,378.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,959 – $5,279 | $2,850 – $3,801 | $1,900 – $2,534 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,751 – $6,334 | $3,420 – $4,561 | $2,280 – $3,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,279 – $7,038 | $3,801 – $5,067 | $2,534 – $3,378 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,070 – $8,094 | $4,371 – $5,827 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,862 – $9,149 | $4,941 – $6,588 | $3,294 – $4,392 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,918 – $10,557 | $5,701 – $7,601 | $3,801 – $5,067 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,173 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 Texas to Wisconsin
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 30 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Madison | ~919 mi | 3–7 days | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Plano to Madison | ~932 mi | 3–7 days | $4,194 – $5,592 | $4,823 – $6,431 |
| Garland to Madison | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
| Dallas to Madison | ~953 mi | 3–7 days | $4,289 – $5,718 | $4,932 – $6,576 |
| Irving to Madison | ~953 mi | 3–7 days | $4,289 – $5,718 | $4,932 – $6,576 |
| Arlington to Madison | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
| McKinney to Milwaukee | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
| Fort Worth to Madison | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Plano to Milwaukee | ~980 mi | 3–7 days | $4,410 – $5,880 | $5,072 – $6,762 |
| Garland to Milwaukee | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Dallas to Milwaukee | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Irving to Milwaukee | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Amarillo to Madison | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Arlington to Milwaukee | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Fort Worth to Milwaukee | ~1,021 mi | 3–7 days | $4,595 – $6,126 | $5,284 – $7,045 |
| McKinney to Green Bay | ~1,059 mi | 3–7 days | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Amarillo to Milwaukee | ~1,073 mi | 3–7 days | $4,829 – $6,438 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
| Plano to Green Bay | ~1,073 mi | 3–7 days | $4,829 – $6,438 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
| Garland to Green Bay | ~1,079 mi | 3–7 days | $4,856 – $6,474 | $5,584 – $7,445 |
| Irving to Green Bay | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Dallas to Green Bay | ~1,094 mi | 3–7 days | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| Lubbock to Madison | ~1,099 mi | 3–7 days | $4,946 – $6,594 | $5,687 – $7,583 |
| Arlington to Green Bay | ~1,106 mi | 3–7 days | $4,977 – $6,636 | $5,724 – $7,631 |
| Fort Worth to Green Bay | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Amarillo to Green Bay | ~1,135 mi | 3–7 days | $5,108 – $6,810 | $5,874 – $7,832 |
| Houston to Madison | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Austin to Madison | ~1,163 mi | 3–7 days | $5,234 – $6,978 | $6,019 – $8,025 |
| Lubbock to Milwaukee | ~1,165 mi | 3–7 days | $5,243 – $6,990 | $6,029 – $8,039 |
| Houston to Milwaukee | ~1,173 mi | 3–7 days | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,070 – $8,094 |
| Austin to Milwaukee | ~1,207 mi | 7–14 days | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Lubbock to Green Bay | ~1,235 mi | 7–14 days | $5,558 – $7,410 | $6,391 – $8,522 |
| San Antonio to Madison | ~1,247 mi | 7–14 days | $5,612 – $7,482 | $6,453 – $8,604 |
| Houston to Green Bay | ~1,278 mi | 7–14 days | $5,751 – $7,668 | $6,614 – $8,818 |
| San Antonio to Milwaukee | ~1,292 mi | 7–14 days | $5,814 – $7,752 | $6,686 – $8,915 |
| Austin to Green Bay | ~1,303 mi | 7–14 days | $5,864 – $7,818 | $6,743 – $8,991 |
| Corpus Christi to Madison | ~1,340 mi | 7–14 days | $6,030 – $8,040 | $6,934 – $9,246 |
| Corpus Christi to Milwaukee | ~1,377 mi | 7–14 days | $6,197 – $8,262 | $7,126 – $9,501 |
| San Antonio to Green Bay | ~1,388 mi | 7–14 days | $6,246 – $8,328 | $7,183 – $9,577 |
| Laredo to Madison | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| El Paso to Madison | ~1,419 mi | 7–14 days | $6,386 – $8,514 | $7,343 – $9,791 |
| Laredo to Milwaukee | ~1,458 mi | 7–14 days | $6,561 – $8,748 | $7,545 – $10,060 |
| McAllen to Madison | ~1,477 mi | 7–14 days | $6,647 – $8,862 | $7,643 – $10,191 |
| Corpus Christi to Green Bay | ~1,479 mi | 7–14 days | $6,656 – $8,874 | $7,654 – $10,205 |
| El Paso to Milwaukee | ~1,491 mi | 7–14 days | $6,710 – $8,946 | $7,716 – $10,288 |
| McAllen to Milwaukee | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| El Paso to Green Bay | ~1,551 mi | 7–14 days | $6,980 – $9,306 | $8,026 – $10,702 |
| Laredo to Green Bay | ~1,553 mi | 7–14 days | $6,989 – $9,318 | $8,037 – $10,716 |
| McAllen to Green Bay | ~1,616 mi | 7–14 days | $7,272 – $9,696 | $8,363 – $11,150 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,173 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the Wisconsin end
175 household-goods carriers are based in Wisconsin — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Milwaukee runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,599 – $8,798 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,070 – $8,094 | $7,588 – $10,118 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Wisconsin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Wisconsin?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Milwaukee, the distance is about 1,173 miles. From our model that is $5,279 – $7,038 for a two-bedroom home and $6,070 – $8,094 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,801 – $5,067 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,534 – $3,378. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Texas and Wisconsin, distances run from 919 to 1,616 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Wisconsin take?
Houston to Milwaukee is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to Wisconsin?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into Wisconsin is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Wisconsin?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,534 – $3,378 for a two-bedroom home over 1,173 miles against $5,279 – $7,038 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $7,588 – $10,118 rather than $6,070 – $8,094.