Olathe, KS

Duluth, MN → Olathe, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Duluth to Olathe

About 663 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,710–$5,520, delivery in 2–5 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 309 in Olathe.

  • 663 miroad distance
  • 12 h 8 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,710–$5,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 663 miles (562 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 8 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
309 (251 interstate)

Reverse: Olathe → Duluth

Moving from Duluth to Olathe is a long-distance move of roughly 663 road miles, heading south from Minnesota to Kansas.

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 $3,710 to $5,520 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 12 h 8 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 309 around Olathe (251 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 Olathe.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Olathe about 150,025. Olathe is the denser city (2,283 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 Kansas 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 Olathe

Full-service estimate for 663 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,480 $1,810 $2,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,230 $2,720 $3,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,710 $4,530 $5,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,940 $7,240 $8,830
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,160 $9,960 $12,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$980–$1,390

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

Portable container

$1,610–$2,370

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

Full-service mover

$3,710–$5,520

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Olathe (destination)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
315503
MC
197897
Based in
Olathe, KS 66062 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
892 trucks, 481 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
90053
MC
319061
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66106 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jett Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
869516
MC
389505
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264809
MC
179486
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

You Move Me

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3964808
MC
1479739
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Stellar G Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3662876
MC
1267078
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Translinellc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2183286
MC
758055
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Nova Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3436388
MC
1119700
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 309 movers in Olathe

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,480 to $2,210 for a studio, $2,230 to $3,310 for a one-bedroom, $3,710 to $5,520 for a two-bedroom, $5,940 to $8,830 for a three-bedroom and $8,160 to $12,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olathe from Duluth?

About 663 road miles (562 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 8 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 Kansas 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 Olathe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $980 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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–Olathe corridor.