Duluth, MN → Davenport, IA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Duluth to Davenport

About 435 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,090–$4,590, delivery in 1–3 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 98 in Davenport.

435 miroad distance
8 h 12 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,090–$4,5902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Duluth, Minnesota
To: Davenport, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 435 miles (368 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 12 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination: 98 (78 interstate)

Reverse: Davenport → Duluth

The route from Duluth, MN to Davenport, IA covers roughly 435 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,090 to $4,590 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 12 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 98 around Davenport (78 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 Davenport.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Davenport about 100,358. Davenport is the denser city (1,594 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 Iowa 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 Davenport

Full-service estimate for 435 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,230	$1,500	$1,840
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,850	$2,260	$2,750
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,090	$3,760	$4,590
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,940	$6,020	$7,340
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,790	$8,280	$10,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$600–$840

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

Portable container

$1,410–$2,070

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

Full-service mover

$3,090–$4,590

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

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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

Call (715) 392-8161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miner'S Enterprises A Division Of Miner'S Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Miner'S Incorporated

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

Call (218) 729-3310 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (218) 227-5528 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (218) 727-8811 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (715) 392-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fdl Star

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fdl Star Construction LLC

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

Call (715) 398-2964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bachand Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bachand Group Incorporated

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

Call (715) 394-4667 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (218) 343-1864 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Duluth

Near Davenport (destination)

Mdn Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3205071
MC: 1398328
Based in: Davenport, IA 52807 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 275 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (815) 306-3480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2525328
MC: 716792
Based in: Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (708) 880-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boost Express Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2453637
MC: 847181
Based in: Davenport, IA 52801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (708) 253-8182 Route Verify on FMCSA

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 9539980
MC: 94140758
Based in: Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (708) 880-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & B Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1731359
MC: 634361
Based in: Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (563) 200-5510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bruce Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bruce R Petty INC

USDOT: 873780
MC: 693855
Based in: Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (563) 323-5435 Route Verify on FMCSA

D T S Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1708832
MC: 627000
Based in: Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (563) 570-4596 Route Verify on FMCSA

F And A Truck Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3357533
MC: 1074590
Based in: Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (563) 381-0256 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Davenport

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,840 for a studio, $1,850 to $2,750 for a one-bedroom, $3,090 to $4,590 for a two-bedroom, $4,940 to $7,340 for a three-bedroom and $6,790 to $10,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Davenport from Duluth?

About 435 road miles (368 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 12 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Iowa 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 Davenport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $600 to $840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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–Davenport corridor.