Moving from Missouri to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Fargo it is about 770 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 640 to 908 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.
- ~770 miSaint Louis → Fargo
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,465+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 137 people moved from Missouri to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±146), and about 137 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Fargo it is about 770 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,465 – $4,620 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 137 people a year (±146), against about 137 (±144) from North Dakota to Missouri, so North Dakota gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 27th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | Stark County | 210 ±219* |
| Johnson County | Ward County | 88 ±135* |
| St. Louis County | Grand Forks County | 38 ±53* |
| Cape Girardeau County | Grand Forks County | 17 ±17* |
| Platte County | McKenzie County | 13 ±28* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Missouri to North Dakota
At about 770 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,465 – $4,620 for a two-bedroom home and $3,985 – $5,313 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,495 – $3,326; a freight trailer is $1,663 – $2,218.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,599 – $3,465 | $1,871 – $2,495 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,119 – $4,158 | $2,245 – $2,994 | $1,497 – $1,996 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,465 – $4,620 | $2,495 – $3,326 | $1,663 – $2,218 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,985 – $5,313 | $2,869 – $3,825 | $1,913 – $2,550 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,505 – $6,006 | $3,243 – $4,324 | $2,162 – $2,883 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,198 – $6,930 | $3,742 – $4,990 | $2,495 – $3,326 |
Transport only, for an estimated 770 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 Missouri 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 | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Columbia to Fargo | ~690 mi | 3–7 days | $3,105 – $4,140 | $3,571 – $4,761 |
| Kansas City to Bismarck | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Saint Louis to Fargo | ~770 mi | 3–7 days | $3,465 – $4,620 | $3,985 – $5,313 |
| Columbia to Bismarck | ~805 mi | 3–7 days | $3,623 – $4,830 | $4,166 – $5,554 |
| Springfield to Fargo | ~806 mi | 3–7 days | $3,627 – $4,836 | $4,171 – $5,561 |
| Springfield to Bismarck | ~893 mi | 3–7 days | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
| Saint Louis to Bismarck | ~908 mi | 3–7 days | $4,086 – $5,448 | $4,699 – $6,265 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Fargo, the distance is about 770 miles. From our model that is $3,465 – $4,620 for a two-bedroom home and $3,985 – $5,313 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,495 – $3,326 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,663 – $2,218. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Missouri and North Dakota, distances run from 640 to 908 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to North Dakota take?
Saint Louis to Fargo is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Missouri to North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Missouri into North Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,663 – $2,218 for a two-bedroom home over 770 miles against $3,465 – $4,620 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,495 – $3,326, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 137 people (±146) moved from Missouri to North Dakota that year, against about 137 (±144) from North Dakota to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 27th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.