Rochester, MN → Duluth, MN · Regional long-distance move
About 226 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,470–$3,670, delivery in 1–2 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 57 in Duluth.
The route from Rochester, MN to Duluth, MN covers roughly 226 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,470 to $3,670 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 36 min.
On the Rochester side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Duluth (26 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and Duluth about 86,000. Rochester is considerably denser (2,187 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,950 | $4,810 | $5,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,420 | $6,620 | $8,070 |
$380–$540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,220–$1,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,470–$3,670
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,480 to $2,200 for a one-bedroom, $2,470 to $3,670 for a two-bedroom, $3,950 to $5,870 for a three-bedroom and $5,420 to $8,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 226 road miles (191 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Rochester and Duluth are in Minnesota, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $380 to $540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,800. 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.
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 Rochester–Duluth corridor.