Auburn, AL → Minot, ND · Cross-country move

Movers from Auburn to Minot

About 1,601 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,660–$8,420, delivery in 5–10 days, 77 carriers on the Auburn side and 20 in Minot.

1,601 miroad distance
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,660–$8,4202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Auburn, Alabama
To: Minot, North Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 1,601 miles (1,356 straight-line)
Drive time: 28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 77 (40 interstate)
Movers at destination: 20 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Minot → Auburn

The route from Auburn, AL to Minot, ND covers roughly 1,601 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,660 to $8,420 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Auburn side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (40 of them authorized for interstate work), and 20 around Minot (13 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Minot.

Auburn has a population of about 80,000 and Minot about 48,000. Minot is the denser city (1,747 people per square mile versus 1,219 in Auburn), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. North Dakota is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Auburn to Minot

Full-service estimate for 1,601 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,260	$2,760	$3,370
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,400	$4,140	$5,050
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,660	$6,900	$8,420
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,060	$11,050	$13,480
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,450	$15,190	$18,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,250–$3,170

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,450–$3,600

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,660–$8,420

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Auburn (origin)

Lambert Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 105783
MC: 60083
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (334) 745-5706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cjr Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1416474
MC: 524357
Based in: Auburn, AL 36832 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (334) 887-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

Room2room Movers Auburn LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4551493
MC: 1807653
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (334) 740-6184 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Guys Moving LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3141732
MC: 99697
Based in: Opelika, AL 36801 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (334) 610-1593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Retriever Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4092410
MC: 1559321
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (334) 300-3138 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calixto & Sons Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4471066
MC: 1764614
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (334) 413-8822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Randy Cottier

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 915147
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (334) 332-4975 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&ew Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J&ew Trucking LLC

USDOT: 1452911
MC: 549044
Based in: Auburn, AL 36830 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (334) 663-4633 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Auburn

Near Minot (destination)

North Country Construction & Rentals INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1191893
MC: 478549
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (701) 852-1384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Delivery And Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernard Boamah

USDOT: 2790726
MC: 930829
Based in: Minot, ND 58702 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (701) 339-0473 Verify on FMCSA

Eggen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 859369
MC: 477705
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (701) 240-9180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Treway LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3242104
MC: 1018528
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 500-5434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eccnd LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3989757
MC: 1496370
Based in: Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (701) 509-9649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hanson-Maves Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 75272
MC: 91696
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 852-1055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mpk Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Michael Peter Kizima

USDOT: 746841
MC: 165236
Based in: Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (701) 509-1272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flash Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Moving Service LLC

USDOT: 3131821
MC: 93564
Based in: Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (701) 289-6550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 20 movers in Minot

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Auburn to Minot?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,370 for a studio, $3,400 to $5,050 for a one-bedroom, $5,660 to $8,420 for a two-bedroom, $9,060 to $13,480 for a three-bedroom and $12,450 to $18,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Minot from Auburn?

About 1,601 road miles (1,356 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alabama into North Dakota makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Auburn to Minot?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,250 to $3,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,450 to $3,600. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Auburn–Minot corridor.