Traverse City, MI

Biloxi, MS → Traverse City, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Biloxi to Traverse City

About 1,188 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,710–$7,000, delivery in 3–7 days, 55 carriers on the Biloxi side and 53 in Traverse City.

  • 1,188 miroad distance
  • 21 h 11 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,710–$7,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,188 miles (1,006 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 11 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
55 (42 interstate)
Movers at destination
53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Biloxi

Traverse City sits about 1,188 miles north of Biloxi, which makes this an interstate relocation from Mississippi to Michigan that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,710 to $7,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 11 min.

On the Biloxi side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (42 of them authorized for interstate work), and 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Biloxi has a population of about 50,000 and Traverse City about 16,000. Traverse City is the denser city (1,894 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Biloxi), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Michigan is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Biloxi to Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 1,188 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,880 $2,300 $2,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,710 $5,740 $7,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,530 $9,190 $11,210
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,360 $12,630 $15,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,670–$2,360

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

Portable container

$2,080–$3,060

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

Full-service mover

$4,710–$7,000

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

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Biloxi (origin)

John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043597
MC
432866
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Laynjaye Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4105938
MC
1567262
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39531 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87824
MC
120472
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39507 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2362630
MC
809860
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Pro Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2637990
MC
918945
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39503 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ace Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
173885
MC
145591
Based in
Gulfport, MS 39501 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1446255
MC
1268134
Based in
Biloxi, MS 39530 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

F & S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87821
MC
120905
Based in
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 55 movers in Biloxi

Near Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1469296
MC
554951
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381828
MC
134935
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
886575
MC
1652579
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2414628
MC
831188
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier
USDOT
882204
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4172233
MC
1604996
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4312292
MC
1681000
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4051865
MC
1535580
Based in
Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 53 movers in Traverse City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Biloxi to Traverse City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,200 for a one-bedroom, $4,710 to $7,000 for a two-bedroom, $7,530 to $11,210 for a three-bedroom and $10,360 to $15,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Biloxi?

About 1,188 road miles (1,006 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Mississippi into Michigan 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 Biloxi to Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,670 to $2,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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 Biloxi–Traverse City corridor.