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Fort Wayne, IN

Duluth, MN → Fort Wayne, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Duluth to Fort Wayne

About 619 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,620–$5,390, delivery in 2–5 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 197 in Fort Wayne.

  • 619 miroad distance
  • 11 h 22 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,620–$5,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 619 miles (524 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 22 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
197 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Wayne → Duluth

The route from Duluth, MN to Fort Wayne, IN covers roughly 619 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,620 to $5,390 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 22 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 197 around Fort Wayne (147 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 Fort Wayne.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Fort Wayne about 275,203. Fort Wayne is the denser city (2,384 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 Indiana 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 Fort Wayne

Full-service estimate for 619 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,450 $1,770 $2,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,170 $2,650 $3,230
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,620 $4,420 $5,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,800 $7,070 $8,620
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,970 $9,720 $11,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$940–$1,320

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

Portable container

$1,570–$2,310

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

Full-service mover

$3,620–$5,390

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
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 Fort Wayne (destination)

North American Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North American Van Lines INC

USDOT
70851
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,333 trucks, 1,357 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (260) 429-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allied Van Lines INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
76235
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,056 trucks, 1,944 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (260) 429-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Machine And Cargo Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jibs Express

USDOT
4572743
MC
1819133
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46806 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88,001 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (260) 267-4993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jat Of Fort Wayne INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261423
MC
163876
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 109 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (260) 482-8447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Krystal Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1998214
MC
705820
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46815 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
101 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (586) 329-4318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kaufman Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
354774
MC
280138
Based in
Grabill, IN 46741 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (260) 750-5040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Balkan Xpedited INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2454881
MC
847694
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (260) 442-8155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Eagle Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blue Eagle Towing LLC

USDOT
1226040
MC
793371
Based in
Ft Wayne, IN 46803 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (260) 489-3701 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 197 movers in Fort Wayne

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Duluth to Fort Wayne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,170 to $3,230 for a one-bedroom, $3,620 to $5,390 for a two-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,620 for a three-bedroom and $7,970 to $11,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Wayne from Duluth?

About 619 road miles (524 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 22 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 Indiana 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 Fort Wayne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $940 to $1,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,310. 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–Fort Wayne corridor.