Jefferson City, MO → Duluth, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Jefferson City to Duluth

About 669 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,740–$5,570, delivery in 2–5 days, 43 carriers on the Jefferson City side and 57 in Duluth.

669 miroad distance
12 h 14 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,740–$5,5702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Jefferson City, Missouri
To: Duluth, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 669 miles (567 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 14 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 43 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Duluth → Jefferson City

The route from Jefferson City, MO to Duluth, MN covers roughly 669 miles by road, a north-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 $3,740 to $5,570 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 14 min.

On the Jefferson City side there are 43 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 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.

Jefferson City has a population of about 43,000 and Duluth about 86,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,199 and 1,210 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Minnesota is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Jefferson City to Duluth

Full-service estimate for 669 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,500	$1,830	$2,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,250	$2,740	$3,340
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,740	$4,570	$5,570
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,990	$7,310	$8,910
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,240	$10,050	$12,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,390

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,380

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

Full-service mover

$3,740–$5,570

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Jefferson City (origin)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3965327
MC: 1480083
Based in: Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (785) 260-9002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3924101
MC: 1452405
Based in: Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (573) 606-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mallory Van And Storage INC

USDOT: 164554
MC: 142946
Based in: Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (573) 636-7890 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4126548
MC: 1579295
Based in: Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (319) 520-5021 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8829073
Based in: Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (573) 462-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3407965
MC: 1098109
Based in: Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (573) 691-2435 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3571030
MC: 1202909
Based in: Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (573) 694-4409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4501713
Based in: Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (573) 230-1299 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

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

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Duluth if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jefferson City to Duluth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,230 for a studio, $2,250 to $3,340 for a one-bedroom, $3,740 to $5,570 for a two-bedroom, $5,990 to $8,910 for a three-bedroom and $8,240 to $12,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Duluth from Jefferson City?

About 669 road miles (567 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 14 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 Missouri 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 Jefferson City to Duluth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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 Jefferson City–Duluth corridor.