Moving from Kansas to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Fargo it is about 741 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 638 to 762 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~741 miWichita → Fargo
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,335+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 1,966 people moved from Kansas to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,349), and about 0 went the other way. Between Wichita and Fargo it is about 741 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,335 – $4,446 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,966 people a year (±1,349), against about 0 (±189) from North Dakota to Kansas, so North Dakota gains about 1,966 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 2nd-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Pembina County | 76 ±65 |
| Geary County | Richland County | 19 ±29* |
| Jefferson County | Dunn County | 16 ±35* |
| Harvey County | Benson County | 16 ±20* |
| Jackson County | Pembina County | 14 ±18* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Wichita to Fargo, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Kansas and North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Kansas to North Dakota
At about 741 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,335 – $4,446 for a two-bedroom home and $3,835 – $5,113 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,401 – $3,201; a freight trailer is $1,601 – $2,134.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,501 – $3,335 | $1,801 – $2,401 | $1,200 – $1,601 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,001 – $4,001 | $2,161 – $2,881 | $1,441 – $1,921 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,335 – $4,446 | $2,401 – $3,201 | $1,601 – $2,134 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,835 – $5,113 | $2,761 – $3,681 | $1,841 – $2,454 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,335 – $5,780 | $3,121 – $4,161 | $2,081 – $2,774 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,002 – $6,669 | $3,601 – $4,802 | $2,401 – $3,201 |
Transport only, for an estimated 741 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Kansas to North Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Fargo | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| Overland Park to Fargo | ~649 mi | 3–7 days | $2,921 – $3,894 | $3,359 – $4,478 |
| Kansas City to Bismarck | ~718 mi | 3–7 days | $3,231 – $4,308 | $3,716 – $4,954 |
| Overland Park to Bismarck | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
| Wichita to Fargo | ~741 mi | 3–7 days | $3,335 – $4,446 | $3,835 – $5,113 |
| Wichita to Bismarck | ~762 mi | 3–7 days | $3,429 – $4,572 | $3,943 – $5,258 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas directory ranks them. At the North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota to Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Fargo, the distance is about 741 miles. From our model that is $3,335 – $4,446 for a two-bedroom home and $3,835 – $5,113 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,401 – $3,201 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,601 – $2,134. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Kansas and North Dakota, distances run from 638 to 762 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to North Dakota take?
Wichita to Fargo is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Kansas to North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Kansas into North Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,601 – $2,134 for a two-bedroom home over 741 miles against $3,335 – $4,446 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,401 – $3,201, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,966 people (±1,349) moved from Kansas to North Dakota that year, against about 0 (±189) from North Dakota to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 2nd-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.