Chattanooga, TN → Minot, ND · Long-distance move
About 1,446 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,530–$8,230, delivery in 3–7 days, 241 carriers on the Chattanooga side and 20 in Minot.
The route from Chattanooga, TN to Minot, ND covers roughly 1,446 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,530 to $8,230 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Chattanooga side there are 241 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 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.
Chattanooga has a population of about 194,144 and Minot about 48,000. Minot is the denser city (1,747 people per square mile versus 1,272 in Chattanooga), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that North Dakota does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,210 | $2,700 | $3,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,320 | $4,050 | $4,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,530 | $6,740 | $8,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,850 | $10,790 | $13,160 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,160 | $14,830 | $18,100 |
$2,090–$2,940
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,310–$3,400
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,530–$8,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Chattanooga, TN → 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.
Legal name: US Xpress INC
Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC
Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC
Legal name: Bernard Boamah
Legal name: Michael Peter Kizima
Legal name: Flash Moving Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,290 for a studio, $3,320 to $4,940 for a one-bedroom, $5,530 to $8,230 for a two-bedroom, $8,850 to $13,160 for a three-bedroom and $12,160 to $18,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,446 road miles (1,225 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee 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 $2,090 to $2,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,310 to $3,400. 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 Chattanooga–Minot corridor.