Duluth, MN → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Duluth to New Orleans

About 1,370 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,430–$8,080, delivery in 3–7 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 227 in New Orleans.

1,370 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,430–$8,0802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Duluth, Minnesota
To: New Orleans, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,370 miles (1,161 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination: 227 (125 interstate)

Reverse: New Orleans → Duluth

The route from Duluth, MN to New Orleans, LA covers roughly 1,370 miles by road, a south-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 $5,430 to $8,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and New Orleans about 362,154. New Orleans is the denser city (2,265 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 Louisiana 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 New Orleans

Full-service estimate for 1,370 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,170	$2,650	$3,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,260	$3,970	$4,850
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,430	$6,620	$8,080
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,690	$10,590	$12,930
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,950	$14,570	$17,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,010–$2,830

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

Portable container

$2,240–$3,300

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

Full-service mover

$5,430–$8,080

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 New Orleans (destination)

T C I Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Consultants INC

USDOT: 330295
MC: 213682
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70126 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (504) 734-0561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larsen Intermodal Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 507293
MC: 259966
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70129 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 63 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 243-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moon' S Towing Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 467892
MC: 446826
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (504) 219-1895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC

USDOT: 2597749
MC: 912065
Based in: Metairie, LA 70002 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (504) 900-1501 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Machinery Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 237453
MC: 187098
Based in: Jefferson, LA 70121 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (504) 834-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haynes Motor Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 77755
MC: 154678
Based in: New Orleans, LA 70117 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (504) 944-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perrone And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1484140
MC: 1007901
Based in: Metairie, LA 70001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 455-3663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edwards Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1453720
MC: 617938
Based in: Harvey, LA 70058 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (504) 554-2122 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 227 movers in New Orleans

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Duluth to New Orleans?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,850 for a one-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,080 for a two-bedroom, $8,690 to $12,930 for a three-bedroom and $11,950 to $17,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Orleans from Duluth?

About 1,370 road miles (1,161 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Louisiana 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 New Orleans?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,010 to $2,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,240 to $3,300. 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–New Orleans corridor.