Moving from Wisconsin to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Milwaukee and Fargo it is about 593 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 521 to 794 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.
- ~593 miMilwaukee → Fargo
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,669+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 287 people moved from Wisconsin to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±340), and about 158 went the other way. Between Milwaukee and Fargo it is about 593 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,669 – $3,558 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 86 movers based in Wisconsin hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Wisconsin to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 287 people a year (±340), against about 158 (±149) from North Dakota to Wisconsin, so North Dakota gains about 129 people a year on this exchange. Wisconsin is the 19th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan County | Grand Forks County | 179 ±160 |
| Clark County | Williams County | 75 ±129* |
| Milwaukee County | Ward County | 66 ±104* |
| Walworth County | Cass County | 49 ±57* |
| Barron County | Dunn County | 38 ±49* |
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.
Milwaukee to Fargo, 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 Wisconsin and North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Wisconsin to North Dakota
At about 593 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,669 – $3,558 for a two-bedroom home and $3,069 – $4,092 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,921 – $2,562; a freight trailer is $1,281 – $1,708.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,001 – $2,669 | $1,441 – $1,921 | $961 – $1,281 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,402 – $3,202 | $1,729 – $2,306 | $1,153 – $1,537 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,669 – $3,558 | $1,921 – $2,562 | $1,281 – $1,708 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,069 – $4,092 | $2,210 – $2,946 | $1,473 – $1,964 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,469 – $4,625 | $2,498 – $3,330 | $1,665 – $2,220 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,003 – $5,337 | $2,882 – $3,843 | $1,921 – $2,562 |
Transport only, for an estimated 593 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 Wisconsin to North Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison to Fargo | ~521 mi | 3–7 days | $2,345 – $3,126 | $2,696 – $3,595 |
| Green Bay to Fargo | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Milwaukee to Fargo | ~593 mi | 3–7 days | $2,669 – $3,558 | $3,069 – $4,092 |
| Madison to Bismarck | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Green Bay to Bismarck | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Milwaukee to Bismarck | ~794 mi | 3–7 days | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Wisconsin
56 of the 86 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 391 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 244 vehicle inspections (22.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 385 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Transfer & Storage IncMilwaukee, WI · USDOT 222303 | 41 | 6 of 26 | 1 of 41 |
| O'Mara Moving Systems IncMadison, WI · USDOT 74476 | 36 | 4 of 24 | 1 of 30 |
| Roadready Transfer ServiceWausau, WI · USDOT 284372 | 33 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 33 |
| J M W Transfer IncAppleton, WI · USDOT 453242 | 25 | 2 of 15 | 0 of 25 |
| Elite MoversEau Claire, WI · USDOT 3579816 | 21 | 5 of 16 | 3 of 21 |
| Dufrane Moving and Storage IncFond du Lac, WI · USDOT 684370 | 21 | 1 of 17 | 1 of 21 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
174 listed household-goods carriers are based in Wisconsin, 86 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Wisconsin directory ranks them. At the North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota to Wisconsin. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Wisconsin
Wisconsin to North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wisconsin to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Milwaukee and Fargo, the distance is about 593 miles. From our model that is $2,669 – $3,558 for a two-bedroom home and $3,069 – $4,092 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,921 – $2,562 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,281 – $1,708. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Wisconsin and North Dakota, distances run from 521 to 794 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wisconsin to North Dakota take?
Milwaukee to Fargo is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 Wisconsin to North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Wisconsin into North Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 174 listed movers based in Wisconsin, 86 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Wisconsin.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wisconsin to North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,281 – $1,708 for a two-bedroom home over 593 miles against $2,669 – $3,558 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,921 – $2,562, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Wisconsin to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 287 people (±340) moved from Wisconsin to North Dakota that year, against about 158 (±149) from North Dakota to Wisconsin. That makes Wisconsin the 19th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.