($456+) Madison, WI to Memphis, TN Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 641-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Memphis, Tennessee, with costs ranging from $1,376 - $7,795. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $289 - $1,924. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Madison and Memphis. Local movers in Madison typically start around $371 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $4,300
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,269 - $5,793
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,932 - $7,795

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 Madison to Memphis.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Memphis, TN

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Memphis, 41% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Madison, WI to Memphis, TN

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Memphis, Tennessee, cost between $980 and $3,302. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Madison typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $980 - $1,754
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,245 - $2,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,680 - $3,302

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Madison, WI and Memphis, TN. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $673 in Madison, WI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $144 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Madison 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 Madison, WI to Memphis, TN

Plan on $456 - $1,237 for a rental moving truck on the 641-mile route from Madison, Wisconsin, to Memphis, Tennessee. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $196 - $224
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $456 - $853
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $497 - $1,065
• 4+ bedrooms: $608 - $1,237

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $144 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $63 and $313 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $196 - $224 in fuel for the 641-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $673 in Madison, Wisconsin, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison 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 Madison, WI to Memphis, TN

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Madison, Wisconsin, to Memphis, Tennessee. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $976 and $2,060.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $935 - $1,594
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $976 - $2,060
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,412 - $2,513

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Madison, Wisconsin, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $673.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $144 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Memphis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs Memphis, TN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Memphis, side by side with Madison on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Madison, WI, to Memphis, TN, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,376 - $7,795 on the 641-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $980 - $3,302 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $456 - $1,237 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,269 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include FedEx and AutoZone.