Minot, ND → St. Charles, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Minot to St. Charles

About 997 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,430–$6,590, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Minot side and 327 in St. Charles.

997 miroad distance
17 h 53 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,430–$6,5902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Minot, North Dakota
To: St. Charles, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 997 miles (845 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 53 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination: 327 (212 interstate)

Reverse: St. Charles → Minot

The route from Minot, ND to St. Charles, MO covers roughly 997 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,430 to $6,590 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 17 h 53 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 327 around St. Charles (212 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. Charles.

Minot has a population of about 48,000 and St. Charles about 72,000. St. Charles is the denser city (2,797 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 St. Charles

Full-service estimate for 997 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,770	$2,160	$2,640
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,660	$3,240	$3,960
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,430	$5,400	$6,590
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,090	$8,650	$10,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,750	$11,890	$14,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,470–$2,080

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

Portable container

$1,910–$2,810

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

Full-service mover

$4,430–$6,590

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

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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 St. Charles (destination)

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC

USDOT: 1137660
MC: 458854
Based in: Bridgeton, MO 63044 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (314) 813-2777 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stl Truckers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2523551
MC: 876335
Based in: St Charles, MO 63301 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 544 trucks, 256 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (314) 396-6922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1808215
MC: 657151
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (314) 714-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Itf LLC

USDOT: 2096411
MC: 731267
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (314) 695-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Express Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3269801
MC: 1032064
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 129 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (314) 255-6444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Artur Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 767997
MC: 343003
Based in: Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 112 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (314) 714-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schnuck Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 298545
MC: 230436
Based in: Kinloch, MO 63140 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (314) 344-9681 Route Verify on FMCSA

Davidson Surface Air INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 375704
MC: 261606
Based in: Bridgeton, MO 63044 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (314) 298-1885 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 327 movers in St. Charles

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 St. Charles 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 Minot to St. Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,590 for a two-bedroom, $7,090 to $10,550 for a three-bedroom and $9,750 to $14,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Charles from Minot?

About 997 road miles (845 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 53 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 Missouri 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 St. Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,470 to $2,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,810. 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–St. Charles corridor.