Moving from North Dakota to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Fargo and Saint Louis 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 miFargo → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,465+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 137 people moved from North Dakota to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±144), and about 137 went the other way. Between Fargo and Saint Louis 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. 22 movers based in North Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from North Dakota to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 137 people a year (±144), against about 137 (±146) from Missouri to North Dakota, so Missouri gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. North Dakota is the 43rd-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foster County | Franklin County | 101 ±112* |
| Ward County | St. Charles County | 78 ±114* |
| Cass County | Nodaway County | 49 ±69* |
| Ward County | Christian County | 35 ±67* |
| Cass County | Taney County | 35 ±41* |
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.
Fargo to Saint Louis, 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 North Dakota and Missouri.
Cost of moving from North Dakota to Missouri
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 North Dakota to Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Kansas City | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Fargo to Columbia | ~690 mi | 3–7 days | $3,105 – $4,140 | $3,571 – $4,761 |
| Bismarck to Kansas City | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Fargo to Saint Louis | ~770 mi | 3–7 days | $3,465 – $4,620 | $3,985 – $5,313 |
| Bismarck to Columbia | ~805 mi | 3–7 days | $3,623 – $4,830 | $4,166 – $5,554 |
| Fargo to Springfield | ~806 mi | 3–7 days | $3,627 – $4,836 | $4,171 – $5,561 |
| Bismarck to Springfield | ~893 mi | 3–7 days | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
| Bismarck to Saint Louis | ~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 North Dakota
12 of the 22 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 136 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 53 vehicle inspections (13.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 136 driver inspections (8.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMCWest Fargo, ND · USDOT 3263587 | 77 | 3 of 32 | 3 of 77 |
| Reile's Transfer & Delivery IncFargo, ND · USDOT 36127 | 30 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 30 |
| Senske & SonGrand Forks, ND · USDOT 125571 | 5 | none inspected | 0 of 5 |
| 2 Vets Moving CompanyBismarck, ND · USDOT 3003189 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Williston TransferWilliston, ND · USDOT 351315 | 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Quality Movers LLCBismarck, ND · USDOT 4271723 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
28 listed household-goods carriers are based in North Dakota, 22 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the North Dakota directory ranks them. At the Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri to North Dakota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from North Dakota
North Dakota to Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from North Dakota to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Fargo and Saint Louis, 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 North Dakota and Missouri, distances run from 640 to 908 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from North Dakota to Missouri take?
Fargo to Saint Louis 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 North Dakota to Missouri?
Yes. A move from North Dakota into Missouri is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 28 listed movers based in North Dakota, 22 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within North Dakota.
What is the cheapest way to move from North Dakota to Missouri?
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 North Dakota to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 137 people (±144) moved from North Dakota to Missouri that year, against about 137 (±146) from Missouri to North Dakota. That makes North Dakota the 43rd-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.