Grand Rapids, MI → Duluth, MN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Grand Rapids to Duluth

About 486 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,330–$4,960, delivery in 1–3 days, 322 carriers on the Grand Rapids side and 57 in Duluth.

486 miroad distance
9 h 5 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,330–$4,9602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Grand Rapids, Michigan
To: Duluth, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 486 miles (412 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 5 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 322 (185 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Duluth → Grand Rapids

Duluth sits about 486 miles northwest of Grand Rapids, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Minnesota that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,330 to $4,960 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 9 h 5 min.

On the Grand Rapids side there are 322 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (185 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Duluth (26 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 Duluth.

Grand Rapids has a population of about 201,183 and Duluth about 86,000. Grand Rapids is considerably denser (4,440 people per square mile versus 1,210), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Grand Rapids to Duluth

Full-service estimate for 486 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,330	$1,630	$1,980
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,000	$2,440	$2,970
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,330	$4,060	$4,960
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,330	$6,500	$7,930
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,330	$8,940	$10,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$800–$1,130

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,140

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

Full-service mover

$3,330–$4,960

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Grand Rapids (origin)

Sweet Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1128178
MC: 459522
Based in: Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 429 trucks, 325 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (616) 241-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mdv Spartannash LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2552754
Based in: Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 278 trucks, 278 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (402) 999-2119 Verify on FMCSA

M C Van Kampen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 169993
MC: 147601
Based in: Wyoming, MI 49548 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 196 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (616) 531-9931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spartannash

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gtl Truck Lines INC

USDOT: 238700
MC: 166314
Based in: Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 187 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (616) 878-8589 Verify on FMCSA

Van Eerden Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 179734
MC: 150247
Based in: Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 175 trucks, 193 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (616) 877-0192 Route Verify on FMCSA

Holland Special Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hsd Operations INC

USDOT: 2839570
MC: 950826
Based in: Hudsonville, MI 49426 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 172 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (616) 667-5100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Split Rock

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ever Fresh Farms Transportation INC

USDOT: 473115
MC: 251709
Based in: Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 108 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (616) 530-0005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jvc Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1260191
MC: 492555
Based in: Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 96 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 322 movers in Grand Rapids

Near Duluth (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Rapids to Duluth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $2,000 to $2,970 for a one-bedroom, $3,330 to $4,960 for a two-bedroom, $5,330 to $7,930 for a three-bedroom and $7,330 to $10,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Duluth from Grand Rapids?

About 486 road miles (412 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 5 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 Michigan into Minnesota 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 Grand Rapids to Duluth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,140. 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 Grand Rapids–Duluth corridor.