Duluth, MN

Clinton, MI → Duluth, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Clinton to Duluth

About 611 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,660–$5,440, delivery in 2–5 days, 58 carriers on the Clinton side and 57 in Duluth.

  • 611 miroad distance
  • 11 h 14 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,660–$5,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 611 miles (517 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 14 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
58 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Duluth → Clinton

Duluth sits about 611 miles northwest of Clinton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Minnesota 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 $3,660 to $5,440 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 11 h 14 min.

On the Clinton side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Duluth (26 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 Duluth.

Clinton has a population of about 101,374 and Duluth about 86,000. Clinton is considerably denser (3,590 people per square mile versus 1,210), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Clinton to Duluth

Full-service estimate for 611 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,460 $1,780 $2,180
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,190 $2,680 $3,270
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,660 $4,460 $5,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,850 $7,140 $8,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,050 $9,810 $11,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,310

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

Portable container

$1,570–$2,300

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

Full-service mover

$3,660–$5,440

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Clinton (origin)

Cotuna Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2004222
MC
707259
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Martys Landscape Design Group LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2206751
Based in
Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Frank Hunter & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
71985
MC
107677
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Bauer Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2563357
MC
894741
Based in
Tipton, MI 49287 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Samdel Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2642998
MC
921346
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Home Appliance Mart

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1246316
Based in
Saline, MI 48176 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

A J Brady Underground

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1687179
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Safeway Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1681146
Based in
Adrian, MI 49221 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 58 movers in Clinton

Near Duluth (destination)

Halvor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
75250
MC
146133
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
687 trucks, 688 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Miner'S Enterprises A Division Of Miner'S Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
268169
MC
147177
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Sinex Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2322412
MC
792780
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Wherley Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778756
MC
648837
Based in
Duluth, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

A-1 Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1129233
MC
479810
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Fdl Star

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4177839
MC
1608016
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Bachand Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2250384
MC
767610
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Skibo Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4252537
MC
1651054
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 57 movers in Duluth

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Clinton to Duluth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,460 to $2,180 for a studio, $2,190 to $3,270 for a one-bedroom, $3,660 to $5,440 for a two-bedroom, $5,850 to $8,710 for a three-bedroom and $8,050 to $11,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Duluth from Clinton?

About 611 road miles (517 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Michigan into Minnesota 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 Clinton to Duluth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,300. 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 Clinton–Duluth corridor.