Moving from Wisconsin to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Milwaukee and Nashville it is about 558 miles and 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 558 to 781 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.
- ~558 miMilwaukee → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,511+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,843 people moved from Wisconsin to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,886), and about 1,131 went the other way. Between Milwaukee and Nashville it is about 558 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,511 – $3,348 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 86 movers based in Wisconsin hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Wisconsin to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,843 people a year (±1,886), against about 1,131 (±603) from Tennessee to Wisconsin, so Tennessee gains about 712 people a year on this exchange. Wisconsin is the 26th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | Shelby County | 261 ±232 |
| Winnebago County | Carter County | 85 ±126* |
| Winnebago County | Cheatham County | 74 ±113* |
| Fond du Lac County | Blount County | 61 ±95* |
| Washington County | Davidson County | 55 ±69* |
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 Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Wisconsin to Tennessee
At about 558 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,511 – $3,348 for a two-bedroom home and $2,888 – $3,850 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,808 – $2,411; a freight trailer is $1,205 – $1,607.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Wisconsin to Tennessee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee to Nashville | ~558 mi | 3–7 days | $2,511 – $3,348 | $2,888 – $3,850 |
| Madison to Nashville | ~580 mi | 3–7 days | $2,610 – $3,480 | $3,002 – $4,002 |
| Milwaukee to Knoxville | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Madison to Memphis | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Milwaukee to Memphis | ~650 mi | 3–7 days | $2,925 – $3,900 | $3,364 – $4,485 |
| Milwaukee to Chattanooga | ~664 mi | 3–7 days | $2,988 – $3,984 | $3,436 – $4,582 |
| Madison to Knoxville | ~666 mi | 3–7 days | $2,997 – $3,996 | $3,447 – $4,595 |
| Green Bay to Nashville | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Madison to Chattanooga | ~695 mi | 3–7 days | $3,128 – $4,170 | $3,597 – $4,795 |
| Green Bay to Knoxville | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Green Bay to Memphis | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Green Bay to Chattanooga | ~781 mi | 3–7 days | $3,515 – $4,686 | $4,042 – $5,389 |
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 Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee 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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wisconsin to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Milwaukee and Nashville, the distance is about 558 miles. From our model that is $2,511 – $3,348 for a two-bedroom home and $2,888 – $3,850 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,808 – $2,411 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,205 – $1,607. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Wisconsin and Tennessee, distances run from 558 to 781 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wisconsin to Tennessee take?
Milwaukee to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 10 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 Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Wisconsin into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,205 – $1,607 for a two-bedroom home over 558 miles against $2,511 – $3,348 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,808 – $2,411, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Wisconsin to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,843 people (±1,886) moved from Wisconsin to Tennessee that year, against about 1,131 (±603) from Tennessee to Wisconsin. That makes Wisconsin the 26th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.