Route guide · FL → WI
Shipping a car from Florida to Wisconsin
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Milwaukee costs about $1,025–$1,450 on an open carrier and $1,525–$2,175 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #97 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,250
- Road miles
- 1,500
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 7.0K
- Companies at both ends
- 233
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Wisconsin cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and Eau Claire — 1,120 to 1,720 road miles apart.
| From | Milwaukee | Madison | Green Bay | Eau Claire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $1,025–$1,4501,500 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4751,540 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5501,720 mi · 4–7 days |
| Orlando | $950–$1,3501,270 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4501,490 mi · 3–6 days |
| Jacksonville | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,340 mi · 3–6 days |
| Tampa | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4501,490 mi · 3–6 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Miami to Milwaukee, 1,500 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $1,025–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,175 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,150–$1,625 | $1,700–$2,425 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,275–$1,825 | $1,900–$2,725 |
| Pickup truck | $1,325–$1,875 | $1,975–$2,825 |
| Motorcycle | $600–$875 | $925–$1,300 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in March–May (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars back north for the summer), running about 15% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Florida to Wisconsin is September–November.
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,225 Peak: about $1,425
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Wisconsin
About 7,008 people moved from Florida to Wisconsin in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (8,391 in 2023, 5,624 in 2024). That is 1.4% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 8,721 people a year move from Wisconsin back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,225, shipping from Florida to Wisconsin costs more than sending a car to Michigan ($1,200) and Illinois ($1,200) but less than to Iowa ($1,250) and Maine ($1,275). That works out to about 82¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–6 days on the road for the roughly 1,500 miles from Miami to Milwaukee, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads north-northwest and crosses one time zone — from Eastern to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Winter storms in Wisconsin can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Florida and Wisconsin, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
Delivery end Wisconsin
15 companies based in Wisconsin: 15 carriers, 4 brokers, 536 trucks in total, 18 years in business on average.
- Auto Truck Transport USA LLC Pleasant Priaire · 420 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 317106
- Unimark Truck Transport LLC Pleasant Prairie · 66 trucks · since 2002 · USDOT 1065561
- Riverview Auto Transport Partners LLC Manitowoc · 8 trucks · since 1994 · USDOT 568605
- Unimark Transportation Services Inc Pleasant Priaire · 8 trucks · since 2004 · USDOT 1208224
- Roadside Auto & Truck Transport Inc Pleasant Prairie · 7 trucks · since 1996 · USDOT 664041
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Wisconsin car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Wisconsin's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Wisconsin?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,025–$1,450 from Miami to Milwaukee (1,500 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $900–$1,550. An SUV costs about $1,150–$1,625, a pickup $1,325–$1,875, and an enclosed trailer $1,525–$2,175 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Wisconsin?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,500-mile trip from Miami to Milwaukee. The wait for pickup is separate: typically 1–5 days, or 1–2 days if you pay about 30% more for expedited service.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Florida to Wisconsin?
September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.
How soon do I have to register my car in Wisconsin after moving?
Wisconsin requires new residents to register right away — there is no grace period. Apply for a Wisconsin title and plates as soon as you become a resident — online if you have your out-of-state title.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Wisconsin?
Driving 1,500 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $190 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,025–$1,450. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Wisconsin?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 15 based in Wisconsin, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.