Moving from Kansas to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Minneapolis it is about 636 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 416 to 638 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.
- ~636 miWichita → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,862+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 3,171 people moved from Kansas to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,188), and about 427 went the other way. Between Wichita and Minneapolis it is about 636 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,862 – $3,816 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,171 people a year (±2,188), against about 427 (±269) from Minnesota to Kansas, so Minnesota gains about 2,744 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 10th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | Hennepin County | 305 ±245 |
| Wyandotte County | Ramsey County | 176 ±222* |
| Douglas County | Hennepin County | 99 ±88 |
| Johnson County | Sherburne County | 98 ±103* |
| Johnson County | St. Louis County | 36 ±56* |
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 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 Kansas and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Minnesota
At about 636 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,862 – $3,816 for a two-bedroom home and $3,291 – $4,388 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,061 – $2,748; a freight trailer is $1,374 – $1,832.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,147 – $2,862 | $1,545 – $2,061 | $1,030 – $1,374 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,576 – $3,434 | $1,855 – $2,473 | $1,236 – $1,649 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,862 – $3,816 | $2,061 – $2,748 | $1,374 – $1,832 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,291 – $4,388 | $2,370 – $3,160 | $1,580 – $2,106 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,721 – $4,961 | $2,679 – $3,572 | $1,786 – $2,381 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,293 – $5,724 | $3,091 – $4,121 | $2,061 – $2,748 |
Transport only, for an estimated 636 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 Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Rochester | ~416 mi | 3–7 days | $1,872 – $2,496 | $2,153 – $2,870 |
| Overland Park to Rochester | ~428 mi | 3–7 days | $1,926 – $2,568 | $2,215 – $2,953 |
| Kansas City to Minneapolis | ~479 mi | 3–7 days | $2,156 – $2,874 | $2,479 – $3,305 |
| Kansas City to Saint Paul | ~479 mi | 3–7 days | $2,156 – $2,874 | $2,479 – $3,305 |
| Overland Park to Minneapolis | ~491 mi | 3–7 days | $2,210 – $2,946 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| Overland Park to Saint Paul | ~491 mi | 3–7 days | $2,210 – $2,946 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| Wichita to Rochester | ~590 mi | 3–7 days | $2,655 – $3,540 | $3,053 – $4,071 |
| Wichita to Minneapolis | ~636 mi | 3–7 days | $2,862 – $3,816 | $3,291 – $4,388 |
| Wichita to Saint Paul | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
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 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 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Minneapolis, the distance is about 636 miles. From our model that is $2,862 – $3,816 for a two-bedroom home and $3,291 – $4,388 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,061 – $2,748 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,374 – $1,832. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Kansas and Minnesota, distances run from 416 to 638 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Minnesota take?
Wichita to Minneapolis is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,374 – $1,832 for a two-bedroom home over 636 miles against $2,862 – $3,816 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,061 – $2,748, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,171 people (±2,188) moved from Kansas to Minnesota that year, against about 427 (±269) from Minnesota to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 10th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.