Cleveland, OH

Duluth, MN → Cleveland, OH · Long-distance move

Movers from Duluth to Cleveland

About 748 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,960–$5,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 638 in Cleveland.

  • 748 miroad distance
  • 13 h 36 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,960–$5,8902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 748 miles (634 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 36 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
638 (374 interstate)

Reverse: Cleveland → Duluth

Cleveland sits about 748 miles southeast of Duluth, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Ohio 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 $3,960 to $5,890 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 13 h 36 min.

On the Duluth side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 638 around Cleveland (374 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 Cleveland.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Cleveland about 363,608. Cleveland is the denser city (4,796 people per square mile versus 1,210 in Duluth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Ohio than in Minnesota, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Duluth to Cleveland

Full-service estimate for 748 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,580 $1,930 $2,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,370 $2,900 $3,530
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,960 $4,830 $5,890
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,330 $7,720 $9,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,710 $10,620 $12,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,070–$1,510

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

Portable container

$1,690–$2,480

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

Full-service mover

$3,960–$5,890

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Duluth (origin)

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

Near Cleveland (destination)

Horizon Freight System INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
237360
MC
169607
Based in
Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
354 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Horizon Midwest INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2317693
MC
791331
Based in
Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
385 trucks, 385 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Travelcenters Of America

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
300813
MC
353338
Based in
Westlake, OH 44145 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
408 trucks, 397 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

American Marine Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1598342
MC
591312
Based in
Cleveland, OH 44110 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
225 trucks, 199 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Horizon West INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2318092
MC
791357
Based in
Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
219 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Horizon South INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2318070
MC
791344
Based in
Cleveland, OH 44125 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 191 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Z Brothers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1495228
MC
562163
Based in
Brooklyn, OH 44144 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
168 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Ohio Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
384170
MC
58561
Based in
Cleveland, OH 44107 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
168 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

All 638 movers in Cleveland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,580 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,370 to $3,530 for a one-bedroom, $3,960 to $5,890 for a two-bedroom, $6,330 to $9,420 for a three-bedroom and $8,710 to $12,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cleveland from Duluth?

About 748 road miles (634 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 36 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 Minnesota into Ohio 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 Duluth to Cleveland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,070 to $1,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,480. 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 Duluth–Cleveland corridor.