--- title: Moving from Reno to Madison | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-madison/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- Photo: Kc0616, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Reno to Madison, Wisconsin # Moving from Reno to Madison Madison's January high is 27.0 degrees in NOAA's 1991-2020 normals, the coldest on this page set, and its city median home value is $372,900 in the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. The drive from our Sparks warehouse is about 1,863 road miles. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Reno-Sparks Madison, WI 1,862 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 32 h 2 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 4 - Main roads I-80, US 30, US 151 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Madison, WI | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $88,804 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,354 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $372,400 | $502,300 | | January average high | 27 F | 48 F | | July average high | 82 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 51.8 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Wisconsin to Nevada (2024) about 362 - Moved from Nevada to Wisconsin (2024) about 964 - Moved into Washoe County from Dane County, Wisconsin, per year about 103 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 13 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Madison is Wisconsin's capital, and its housing market is closer to Reno's than most Midwest cities. The cold is the larger change: the weather station records a January low of 11.8 degrees. This page covers the arrival end: climate, Dane County housing, Wisconsin's rules for new residents and how O'Brien's plans the shipment. ## Housing in Madison The American Community Survey lists a median home value of $372,900 for the city and $372,400 for the Madison metro, nearly equal. Median gross rent is $1,413 in the city and $1,354 in the metro, and median household income is $78,050 and $88,804. Reno's metro medians are $502,300 for a home, $1,592 for rent and $87,485 for income. About 54 percent of city households rent. A market this close to Reno's means most households bring most of what they own, and the in-home estimate is where to decide on each room. ## A hard winter NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the Dane County airport list a January high of 27.0 degrees with a low of 11.8, and a July high of 82.1 with a low of 61.6. Annual precipitation is 37.13 inches and snow averages 51.8 inches. Reno's January high is 47.7. Cold affects a move in small ways. Cold furniture and electronics should come indoors and sit before they are plugged in. Ask your estimator which items to keep out of the truck on a very cold day. ## Wisconsin's rules for new residents Wisconsin DMV says that upon establishing residency you must title and register your vehicle, with no grace period stated in days. A regular driver license is due within 60 days, and a commercial license within 30. Plan the vehicle visit first. Wisconsin's marginal individual income tax rates run from 3.5 percent to 7.65 percent. The state sales tax is 5 percent, and Dane County adds 0.5 percent. Nevada has no individual income tax, so a part-year return deserves a professional's review. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book the move with O'Brien's. An estimator comes to your Reno or Sparks home for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate, and 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with it. We coordinate the shipment through the Bekins Van Lines network, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. Read [how an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). If your Madison home is not ready, a wooden vault in our Sparks warehouse, from $40 per month, holds the household, and goods ship on about 2 to 3 weeks of notice. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Wisconsin DMV - New residents](https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/vehicles/title-plates/new-res-default.aspx) - [Wisconsin Legislative Council Information Memorandum IM-2026-07](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/misc/lc/information_memos/2026/im_2026_07) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving from Madison, Wisconsin to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/madison-to-reno/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Moving from Nevada to Wisconsin](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-wisconsin/) - [Moving weather calendar for Reno, Tahoe and Elko](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/moving-weather-calendar/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How cold is Madison in January? NOAA 1991-2020 normals give a January high of 27 degrees and a low of 11.8. ### How many days do I have for a Wisconsin driver license? Wisconsin DMV says 60 days for a regular license. ### What is the median home value in Madison? The American Community Survey lists a median home value of $372,900 for the city and $372,400 for the metro. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) F Francie H. February 20, 2026 We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future. ### Owner's reply Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity! M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. D Debbie G. October 17, 2025 Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070