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St. Cloud, MN

Helena, MT → St. Cloud, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Helena to St. Cloud

About 1,011 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,720–$7,020, delivery in 3–7 days, 23 carriers on the Helena side and 243 in St. Cloud.

  • 1,011 miroad distance
  • 18 h 8 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,720–$7,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,011 miles (857 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 8 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
23 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
243 (91 interstate)

Reverse: St. Cloud → Helena

The route from Helena, MT to St. Cloud, MN covers roughly 1,011 miles by road, a east-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 $4,720 to $7,020 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 18 h 8 min.

On the Helena side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 243 around St. Cloud (91 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 St. Cloud.

Helena has a population of about 34,000 and St. Cloud about 69,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,900 and 1,713 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Helena to St. Cloud

Full-service estimate for 1,011 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,830 $3,450 $4,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,720 $5,760 $7,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,550 $9,210 $11,240
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,380 $12,660 $15,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,100

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,830

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

Full-service mover

$4,720–$7,020

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 Helena (origin)

Olympus Technical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
787890
MC
1358548
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (406) 443-3087 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moontown Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2517633
MC
873720
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (406) 459-8345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riesland Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2542858
MC
904875
Based in
Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (406) 539-3025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lindquist Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
441830
MC
303880
Based in
Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (406) 457-9290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fat Dog Truckin LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4561355
MC
1813047
Based in
Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (405) 892-8058 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rocky Mountain Infrastructures LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3280609
Based in
Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 202-0614 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helena'S Best Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Helena'S Best Enterprises LLC

USDOT
1787018
MC
651094
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (406) 442-4396 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel L Dobrecevich

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1855631
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (406) 799-1944 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Helena

Near St. Cloud (destination)

Spee Dee Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247570
MC
171133
Based in
St Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
560 trucks, 1,025 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (320) 251-6697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ats INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
606920
MC
286926
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
318 trucks, 291 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (320) 255-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Huls Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2825526
MC
395713
Based in
St Joseph, MN 56374 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (320) 363-7915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cool Fuel Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Arfsten Transfer INC

USDOT
242597
MC
173128
Based in
Clearwater, MN 55320 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (320) 558-9307 Route Verify on FMCSA

Interstate Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Andy'S Towing LLC

USDOT
2551684
MC
889071
Based in
St Cloud, MN 56304 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (320) 251-5691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ad Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3548179
MC
1187304
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (612) 876-8721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unique Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2896983
MC
1347632
Based in
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (320) 237-3776 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deero LLC Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3718717
MC
1308072
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (310) 985-3489 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in St. Cloud

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Helena to St. Cloud?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,890 to $2,810 for a studio, $2,830 to $4,210 for a one-bedroom, $4,720 to $7,020 for a two-bedroom, $7,550 to $11,240 for a three-bedroom and $10,380 to $15,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Cloud from Helena?

About 1,011 road miles (857 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 8 min.

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 Montana 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 Helena to St. Cloud?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,830. 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 Helena–St. Cloud corridor.