Bismarck, ND → Edmond, OK · Long-distance move
About 931 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,230–$6,290, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Bismarck side and 117 in Edmond.
Moving from Bismarck to Edmond is a long-distance move of roughly 931 road miles, heading south from North Dakota to Oklahoma.
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 $4,230 to $6,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 45 min.
On the Bismarck side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 117 around Edmond (58 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 Edmond.
Bismarck has a population of about 76,000 and Edmond about 100,479. Bismarck is considerably denser (2,123 people per square mile versus 1,116), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,540 | $3,090 | $3,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,230 | $5,160 | $6,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,770 | $8,250 | $10,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,300 | $11,350 | $13,840 |
$1,410–$1,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,850–$2,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,230–$6,290
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,690 to $2,520 for a studio, $2,540 to $3,780 for a one-bedroom, $4,230 to $6,290 for a two-bedroom, $6,770 to $10,070 for a three-bedroom and $9,300 to $13,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 931 road miles (789 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 45 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from North Dakota into Oklahoma 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,720. 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.
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 Bismarck–Edmond corridor.