Blacksburg, VA → Minot, ND · Cross-country move
About 1,529 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,000–$8,920, delivery in 5–10 days, 80 carriers on the Blacksburg side and 20 in Minot.
Moving from Blacksburg to Minot is a cross-country move of roughly 1,529 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia to North Dakota.
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 $6,000 to $8,920 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 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the Blacksburg side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (61 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.
Blacksburg has a population of about 45,000 and Minot about 48,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,264 and 1,747 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,400 | $2,930 | $3,570 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,600 | $4,390 | $5,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,000 | $7,310 | $8,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,600 | $11,700 | $14,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,190 | $16,090 | $19,630 |
$2,170–$3,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,380–$3,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,000–$8,920
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Blacksburg, VA → Minot, ND. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,400 to $3,570 for a studio, $3,600 to $5,350 for a one-bedroom, $6,000 to $8,920 for a two-bedroom, $9,600 to $14,280 for a three-bedroom and $13,190 to $19,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,529 road miles (1,296 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,170 to $3,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,380 to $3,510. 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 Blacksburg–Minot corridor.