($476+) Milwaukee, WI to Memphis, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Memphis, TN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 622-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Memphis, Tennessee, with costs ranging from $1,532 - $8,094. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $262 - $1,744. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Milwaukee and Memphis. Local movers in Milwaukee typically start around $349 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Milwaukee to Memphis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,532 - $4,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,357 - $5,575
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,903 - $8,094

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Milwaukee to Memphis.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Memphis, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Milwaukee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Memphis, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Milwaukee to Memphis?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Milwaukee, WI to Memphis, TN

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Memphis, Tennessee, cost between $1,029 and $3,283. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Milwaukee runs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Milwaukee to Memphis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,029 - $1,930
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,372 - $2,643
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,283

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $65 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $131 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Memphis, TN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $610 in Milwaukee, WI. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee to Memphis?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Milwaukee, WI to Memphis, TN

A rental truck for this 622-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Memphis, Tennessee, costs between $495 and $1,249. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $173 - $197
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Milwaukee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Milwaukee to Memphis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $495 - $925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $514 - $1,099
• 4+ bedrooms: $622 - $1,249

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $65 and $305.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $131.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $173 and $197 for the 622-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $610 for 2 movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee to Memphis?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Milwaukee, WI to Memphis, TN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Memphis, Tennessee, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,023 and $2,053.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Milwaukee to Memphis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $889 - $1,603
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,023 - $2,053
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,380 - $2,707

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $65 - $131 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about five hours typically runs $610.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee to Memphis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Star Line Trucking Or Star Line (4.46/5 stars): Star Line Trucking Or Star Line is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Milwaukee, WI vs Memphis, TN

Day-to-day costs in Memphis are close to what you're used to in Milwaukee: cost of living index of 86 versus 88, with average rent of $1,299/mo compared to $1,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 62/100 and 33.24/100 in Milwaukee versus 35/100 and 22.51/100 in Memphis.