($446+) Milwaukee, WI to Nashville, TN Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 567-mile relocation from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Nashville, Tennessee, cost between $1,448 and $8,173. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $284 - $1,896, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Milwaukee typically charge a base rate around $349 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,448 - $4,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,170 - $5,668
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,141 - $8,173

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 Nashville.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Nashville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Milwaukee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Nashville, 81% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Nashville, TN

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Nashville, Tennessee, cost between $1,056 and $3,223. 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 Nashville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,755
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,368 - $2,576
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,788 - $3,223

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Milwaukee, WI and Nashville, 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 $664 in Milwaukee, WI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $142 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 Milwaukee to Nashville?

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 Nashville, TN

Plan on $479 - $1,274 for a rental moving truck on the 567-mile route from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Nashville, Tennessee. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $171 - $195
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Nashville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $479 - $898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $486 - $1,005
• 4+ bedrooms: $643 - $1,274

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 $71 and $332.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $142.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $171 and $195 for the 567-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 $664 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 Nashville?

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 Nashville, TN

If you're moving a larger household from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Nashville, Tennessee.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,001 and $2,122.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $905 - $1,628
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,001 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,631

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $71 - $142 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, typically costs $664.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee to Nashville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Star Line Trucking Or Star Line (4.46/5 stars): Star Line Trucking Or Star Line is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Milwaukee, WI vs Nashville, TN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Nashville, side by side with Milwaukee 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.