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Minot, ND → La Crosse, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Minot to La Crosse

About 672 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,710–$5,530, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Minot side and 100 in La Crosse.

  • 672 miroad distance
  • 12 h 17 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,710–$5,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 672 miles (570 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 17 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
20 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
100 (64 interstate)

Reverse: La Crosse → Minot

Moving from Minot to La Crosse is a long-distance move of roughly 672 road miles, heading southeast from North Dakota to Wisconsin.

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 $5,530 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 17 min.

On the Minot side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 100 around La Crosse (64 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 La Crosse.

Minot has a population of about 48,000 and La Crosse about 52,000. La Crosse is the denser city (2,426 people per square mile versus 1,747 in Minot), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Minot to La Crosse

Full-service estimate for 672 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,490 $1,810 $2,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,230 $2,720 $3,320
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,710 $4,530 $5,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,940 $7,250 $8,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,170 $9,960 $12,160

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,400

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

$3,710–$5,530

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 Minot (origin)

North Country Construction & Rentals INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1191893
MC
478549
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (701) 852-1384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Delivery And Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernard Boamah

USDOT
2790726
MC
930829
Based in
Minot, ND 58702 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (701) 339-0473 Verify on FMCSA

Eggen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
859369
MC
477705
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (701) 240-9180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Treway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3242104
MC
1018528
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (701) 500-5434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eccnd LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3989757
MC
1496370
Based in
Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (701) 509-9649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hanson-Maves Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
75272
MC
91696
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 852-1055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mpk Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Michael Peter Kizima

USDOT
746841
MC
165236
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (701) 509-1272 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flash Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Flash Moving Service LLC

USDOT
3131821
MC
93564
Based in
Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (701) 289-6550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 20 movers in Minot

Near La Crosse (destination)

Convenience Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
775476
MC
347275
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54602 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
363 trucks, 632 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (608) 793-6488 Verify on FMCSA

Dpw INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dick'S Pallet Works INC

USDOT
979619
MC
420264
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (608) 519-4222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dennis J Degier

Licensed interstate
USDOT
511822
MC
776418
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (608) 769-5634 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nickelotti Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2818844
MC
939799
Based in
Chaseburg, WI 54621 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (608) 498-1990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hallahan Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert J Hallahan

USDOT
2941906
MC
995094
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (608) 797-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Guardian Express LLC

USDOT
2163607
MC
751809
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (608) 386-7348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Holmen Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2457793
MC
852762
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (608) 386-9337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jolivette Family Farms INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jolivette Family Farms Transport INC

USDOT
161775
MC
549937
Based in
West Salem, WI 54669 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (608) 786-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 100 movers in La Crosse

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Minot to La Crosse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,490 to $2,210 for a studio, $2,230 to $3,320 for a one-bedroom, $3,710 to $5,530 for a two-bedroom, $5,940 to $8,840 for a three-bedroom and $8,170 to $12,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is La Crosse from Minot?

About 672 road miles (570 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 17 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 North Dakota into Wisconsin 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 Minot to La Crosse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,400 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 Minot–La Crosse corridor.