Moving from Colorado to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Minneapolis it is about 814 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 783 to 858 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.
- ~814 miDenver → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,663+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 3,457 people moved from Colorado to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,435), and about 2,816 went the other way. Between Denver and Minneapolis it is about 814 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,663 – $4,884 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,457 people a year (±1,435), against about 2,816 (±1,140) from Minnesota to Colorado, so Minnesota gains about 641 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 9th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Hennepin County | 255 ±211 |
| Kiowa County | Crow Wing County | 202 ±258* |
| Denver County | Hennepin County | 168 ±113 |
| Arapahoe County | Hennepin County | 144 ±133 |
| Boulder County | Hennepin County | 137 ±120 |
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.
Denver to Minneapolis, 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 Colorado and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Minnesota
At about 814 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,663 – $4,884 for a two-bedroom home and $4,212 – $5,617 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,637 – $3,516; a freight trailer is $1,758 – $2,344.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,747 – $3,663 | $1,978 – $2,637 | $1,319 – $1,758 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,297 – $4,396 | $2,374 – $3,165 | $1,582 – $2,110 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,663 – $4,884 | $2,637 – $3,516 | $1,758 – $2,344 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,212 – $5,617 | $3,033 – $4,044 | $2,022 – $2,696 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,762 – $6,349 | $3,429 – $4,571 | $2,286 – $3,048 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,495 – $7,326 | $3,956 – $5,275 | $2,637 – $3,516 |
Transport only, for an estimated 814 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 Colorado to Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Minneapolis | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Fort Collins to Saint Paul | ~791 mi | 3–7 days | $3,560 – $4,746 | $4,093 – $5,458 |
| Fort Collins to Rochester | ~801 mi | 3–7 days | $3,605 – $4,806 | $4,145 – $5,527 |
| Aurora to Minneapolis | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Denver to Minneapolis | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Aurora to Saint Paul | ~816 mi | 3–7 days | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Aurora to Rochester | ~819 mi | 3–7 days | $3,686 – $4,914 | $4,238 – $5,651 |
| Denver to Saint Paul | ~822 mi | 3–7 days | $3,699 – $4,932 | $4,254 – $5,672 |
| Denver to Rochester | ~825 mi | 3–7 days | $3,713 – $4,950 | $4,269 – $5,692 |
| Colorado Springs to Minneapolis | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Colorado Springs to Rochester | ~855 mi | 3–7 days | $3,848 – $5,130 | $4,425 – $5,899 |
| Colorado Springs to Saint Paul | ~858 mi | 3–7 days | $3,861 – $5,148 | $4,440 – $5,920 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado directory ranks them. At the Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota to Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Minneapolis, the distance is about 814 miles. From our model that is $3,663 – $4,884 for a two-bedroom home and $4,212 – $5,617 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,637 – $3,516 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,758 – $2,344. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Colorado and Minnesota, distances run from 783 to 858 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Minnesota take?
Denver to Minneapolis is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Colorado to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,758 – $2,344 for a two-bedroom home over 814 miles against $3,663 – $4,884 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,637 – $3,516, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,457 people (±1,435) moved from Colorado to Minnesota that year, against about 2,816 (±1,140) from Minnesota to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 9th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.