Moving from Wisconsinto Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Milwaukee and Houston 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.
Milwaukee to Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from Wisconsin to Texas
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 Wisconsin to Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison to McKinney | ~919 mi | 3–7 days | $4,136 – $5,514 | $4,756 – $6,341 |
| Madison to Plano | ~932 mi | 3–7 days | $4,194 – $5,592 | $4,823 – $6,431 |
| Madison to Garland | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
| Madison to Dallas | ~953 mi | 3–7 days | $4,289 – $5,718 | $4,932 – $6,576 |
| Madison to Irving | ~953 mi | 3–7 days | $4,289 – $5,718 | $4,932 – $6,576 |
| Madison to Arlington | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
| Milwaukee to McKinney | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
| Madison to Fort Worth | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Milwaukee to Plano | ~980 mi | 3–7 days | $4,410 – $5,880 | $5,072 – $6,762 |
| Milwaukee to Garland | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Milwaukee to Dallas | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Milwaukee to Irving | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Madison to Amarillo | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Milwaukee to Arlington | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Milwaukee to Fort Worth | ~1,021 mi | 3–7 days | $4,595 – $6,126 | $5,284 – $7,045 |
| Green Bay to McKinney | ~1,059 mi | 3–7 days | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Green Bay to Plano | ~1,073 mi | 3–7 days | $4,829 – $6,438 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
| Milwaukee to Amarillo | ~1,073 mi | 3–7 days | $4,829 – $6,438 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
| Green Bay to Garland | ~1,079 mi | 3–7 days | $4,856 – $6,474 | $5,584 – $7,445 |
| Green Bay to Irving | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Green Bay to Dallas | ~1,094 mi | 3–7 days | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| Madison to Lubbock | ~1,099 mi | 3–7 days | $4,946 – $6,594 | $5,687 – $7,583 |
| Green Bay to Arlington | ~1,106 mi | 3–7 days | $4,977 – $6,636 | $5,724 – $7,631 |
| Green Bay to Fort Worth | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Green Bay to Amarillo | ~1,135 mi | 3–7 days | $5,108 – $6,810 | $5,874 – $7,832 |
| Madison to Houston | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Madison to Austin | ~1,163 mi | 3–7 days | $5,234 – $6,978 | $6,019 – $8,025 |
| Milwaukee to Lubbock | ~1,165 mi | 3–7 days | $5,243 – $6,990 | $6,029 – $8,039 |
| Milwaukee to Houston | ~1,173 mi | 3–7 days | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,070 – $8,094 |
| Milwaukee to Austin | ~1,207 mi | 7–14 days | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Green Bay to Lubbock | ~1,235 mi | 7–14 days | $5,558 – $7,410 | $6,391 – $8,522 |
| Madison to San Antonio | ~1,247 mi | 7–14 days | $5,612 – $7,482 | $6,453 – $8,604 |
| Green Bay to Houston | ~1,278 mi | 7–14 days | $5,751 – $7,668 | $6,614 – $8,818 |
| Milwaukee to San Antonio | ~1,292 mi | 7–14 days | $5,814 – $7,752 | $6,686 – $8,915 |
| Green Bay to Austin | ~1,303 mi | 7–14 days | $5,864 – $7,818 | $6,743 – $8,991 |
| Madison to Corpus Christi | ~1,340 mi | 7–14 days | $6,030 – $8,040 | $6,934 – $9,246 |
| Milwaukee to Corpus Christi | ~1,377 mi | 7–14 days | $6,197 – $8,262 | $7,126 – $9,501 |
| Green Bay to San Antonio | ~1,388 mi | 7–14 days | $6,246 – $8,328 | $7,183 – $9,577 |
| Madison to Laredo | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Madison to El Paso | ~1,419 mi | 7–14 days | $6,386 – $8,514 | $7,343 – $9,791 |
| Milwaukee to Laredo | ~1,458 mi | 7–14 days | $6,561 – $8,748 | $7,545 – $10,060 |
| Madison to McAllen | ~1,477 mi | 7–14 days | $6,647 – $8,862 | $7,643 – $10,191 |
| Green Bay to Corpus Christi | ~1,479 mi | 7–14 days | $6,656 – $8,874 | $7,654 – $10,205 |
| Milwaukee to El Paso | ~1,491 mi | 7–14 days | $6,710 – $8,946 | $7,716 – $10,288 |
| Milwaukee to McAllen | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| Green Bay to El Paso | ~1,551 mi | 7–14 days | $6,980 – $9,306 | $8,026 – $10,702 |
| Green Bay to Laredo | ~1,553 mi | 7–14 days | $6,989 – $9,318 | $8,037 – $10,716 |
| Green Bay to McAllen | ~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 Wisconsin
175 household-goods carriers in Wisconsin are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Schroeder Moving Systems, New Berlin · USDOT 512549 · 78 trucks
- J M W Transfer Inc, Appleton · USDOT 453242 · 40 trucks
- Keene'S Transfer, Tomah · USDOT 74345 · 37 trucks
- Reynolds Transfer & Storage Inc, Madison · USDOT 74488 · 34 trucks
- Rock Transfer & Storage Inc, Milwaukee · USDOT 222303 · 27 trucks
At the Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston 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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wisconsin to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Milwaukee and Houston, 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 Wisconsin and Texas, distances run from 919 to 1,616 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wisconsin to Texas take?
Milwaukee to Houston 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 Wisconsin to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Wisconsin into Texas 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 Wisconsin to Texas?
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.