Flint, MI

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

Movers from Duluth to Flint

About 575 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,570–$5,310, delivery in 2–5 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 142 in Flint.

  • 575 miroad distance
  • 10 h 37 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,570–$5,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 575 miles (487 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 37 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
142 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Flint → Duluth

Flint sits about 575 miles southeast of Duluth, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Michigan 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 $3,570 to $5,310 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 10 h 37 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 142 around Flint (39 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 Flint.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Flint about 79,000. Flint is the denser city (2,430 people per square mile versus 1,210 in Duluth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Duluth to Flint

Full-service estimate for 575 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,190
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,570 $4,350 $5,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,710 $6,960 $8,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,850 $9,570 $11,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$890–$1,260

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

Portable container

$1,530–$2,250

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

Full-service mover

$3,570–$5,310

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 Flint (destination)

Two Men And Atruckgenesee County

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1387252
Based in
Flint, MI 48507 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Gwb Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1643406
MC
990686
Based in
Flint, MI 48532 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Kdk Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2010508
MC
708740
Based in
Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Hunter Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3250225
MC
1022712
Based in
Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Kamryn Gabriel Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1483024
MC
558950
Based in
Flint, MI 48505 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

H&l Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2208246
MC
766227
Based in
Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Ams Express Freight

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4023358
MC
1518145
Based in
Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Romero'S Safe Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4207433
MC
1624182
Based in
Flint, MI 48503 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 142 movers in Flint

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,140 to $3,190 for a one-bedroom, $3,570 to $5,310 for a two-bedroom, $5,710 to $8,490 for a three-bedroom and $7,850 to $11,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flint from Duluth?

About 575 road miles (487 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 37 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 Michigan 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 Flint?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $890 to $1,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,250. 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–Flint corridor.