Dearborn, MI → Fargo, ND · Long-distance move

Movers from Dearborn to Fargo

About 872 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,200–$6,250, delivery in 2–5 days, 827 carriers on the Dearborn side and 99 in Fargo.

872 miroad distance
15 h 44 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,200–$6,2502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dearborn, Michigan
To: Fargo, North Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 872 miles (739 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 44 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 827 (380 interstate)
Movers at destination: 99 (88 interstate)

Reverse: Fargo → Dearborn

Moving from Dearborn to Fargo is a long-distance move of roughly 872 road miles, heading northwest from Michigan 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 $4,200 to $6,250 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 15 h 44 min.

On the Dearborn side there are 827 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (380 of them authorized for interstate work), and 99 around Fargo (88 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 Fargo.

Dearborn has a population of about 105,611 and Fargo about 136,275. Dearborn is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,530), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Dearborn to Fargo

Full-service estimate for 872 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,680	$2,050	$2,500
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,520	$3,070	$3,750
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,200	$5,120	$6,250
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,720	$8,190	$9,990
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,230	$11,260	$13,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,690

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,640

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

Full-service mover

$4,200–$6,250

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Dearborn (origin)

USA Fulger Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2467803
MC: 853124
Based in: Wayne, MI 48184 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (313) 651-7156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blue Line Foodservice Distribution INC

USDOT: 309893
MC: 213213
Based in: Farmington Hill, MI 48335 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 309 trucks, 394 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (313) 725-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company

USDOT: 153343
MC: 41608
Based in: Dearborn, MI 48124 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (313) 278-3064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 888722
MC: 387036
Based in: Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (313) 388-9700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lk Transport LLC

USDOT: 3349817
MC: 1070757
Based in: Garden City, MI 48135 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (313) 454-6063 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2512112
MC: 871317
Based in: Hamtramck, MI 48212 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2950753
MC: 999060
Based in: Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (313) 406-5818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2455228
MC: 848013
Based in: Westland, MI 48186 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (734) 725-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 827 movers in Dearborn

Near Fargo (destination)

Magnum Ltl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 404961
MC: 233791
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 539 trucks, 614 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Magnum LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 184416
MC: 151665
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 726-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Plains Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 538508
MC: 268241
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 141 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (701) 281-3006 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hjh Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3338255
MC: 1066651
Based in: Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

J-Mar Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North Loop Tl LLC

USDOT: 291072
MC: 184368
Based in: West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (701) 277-0039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Midwest Moving Company LLC

USDOT: 3263587
MC: 1029171
Based in: West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (800) 851-8235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Fargo LLC

USDOT: 3220190
MC: 1007626
Based in: Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (701) 566-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laabsame Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3340656
MC: 1066193
Based in: Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 630-9226 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 99 movers in Fargo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dearborn to Fargo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,750 for a one-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,250 for a two-bedroom, $6,720 to $9,990 for a three-bedroom and $9,230 to $13,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fargo from Dearborn?

About 872 road miles (739 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 44 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Dearborn to Fargo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,640. 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 Dearborn–Fargo corridor.