St. Paul, MN → Duluth, MN · Regional long-distance move
About 159 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,220–$3,300, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,099 carriers on the St. Paul side and 57 in Duluth.
The route from St. Paul, MN to Duluth, MN covers roughly 159 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 $2,220 to $3,300 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 3 h 27 min.
On the St. Paul side there are 1,099 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (499 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.
St. Paul has a population of about 306,684 and Duluth about 86,000. St. Paul is considerably denser (5,991 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 | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,220 | $2,700 | $3,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,550 | $4,330 | $5,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,880 | $5,950 | $7,260 |
$310–$440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,160–$1,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,220–$3,300
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, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,300 for a two-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,280 for a three-bedroom and $4,880 to $7,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 159 road miles (134 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 27 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 St. Paul 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 $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,710. 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 St. Paul–Duluth corridor.