Moving from Kentucky to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Louisville and Minneapolis it is about 705 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 617 to 768 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.
- ~705 miLouisville → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,173+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 393 people moved from Kentucky to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±311), and about 405 went the other way. Between Louisville and Minneapolis it is about 705 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,173 – $4,230 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 56 movers based in Kentucky hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kentucky to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 393 people a year (±311), against about 405 (±412) from Minnesota to Kentucky, so Minnesota loses about 12 people a year on this exchange. Kentucky is the 35th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | Ramsey County | 113 ±150* |
| Fayette County | Hennepin County | 74 ±59 |
| Jefferson County | Itasca County | 23 ±31* |
| McCracken County | Carlton County | 22 ±34* |
| Jefferson County | Ramsey County | 18 ±29* |
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.
Louisville 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 Kentucky and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Kentucky to Minnesota
At about 705 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,173 – $4,230 for a two-bedroom home and $3,648 – $4,864 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,284 – $3,046; a freight trailer is $1,523 – $2,030.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,379 – $3,173 | $1,713 – $2,284 | $1,142 – $1,523 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,855 – $3,807 | $2,056 – $2,741 | $1,371 – $1,827 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,173 – $4,230 | $2,284 – $3,046 | $1,523 – $2,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,648 – $4,864 | $2,627 – $3,502 | $1,751 – $2,335 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,124 – $5,499 | $2,969 – $3,959 | $1,980 – $2,640 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,759 – $6,345 | $3,426 – $4,568 | $2,284 – $3,046 |
Transport only, for an estimated 705 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 Kentucky to Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville to Rochester | ~617 mi | 3–7 days | $2,777 – $3,702 | $3,193 – $4,257 |
| Frankfort to Rochester | ~657 mi | 3–7 days | $2,957 – $3,942 | $3,400 – $4,533 |
| Lexington to Rochester | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Louisville to Saint Paul | ~697 mi | 3–7 days | $3,137 – $4,182 | $3,607 – $4,809 |
| Louisville to Minneapolis | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Frankfort to Saint Paul | ~735 mi | 3–7 days | $3,308 – $4,410 | $3,804 – $5,071 |
| Frankfort to Minneapolis | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Lexington to Saint Paul | ~760 mi | 3–7 days | $3,420 – $4,560 | $3,933 – $5,244 |
| Lexington to Minneapolis | ~768 mi | 3–7 days | $3,456 – $4,608 | $3,974 – $5,299 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kentucky
23 of the 56 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 144 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 79 vehicle inspections (7.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 144 driver inspections (9.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Van LinesLexington, KY · USDOT 3406146 | 50 | 1 of 35 | 2 of 50 |
| My 3 Sons MovingWinchester, KY · USDOT 2934159 | 19 | 0 of 7 | 4 of 19 |
| DZ MovingLouisville, KY · USDOT 2393577 | 15 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Gray TransferLouisville, KY · USDOT 2571490 | 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 7 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of LouisvilleLouisville, KY · USDOT 2200587 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Mantra MoversLexington, KY · USDOT 4097785 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
155 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kentucky, 56 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kentucky 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 Kentucky. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kentucky
Kentucky to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kentucky to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Louisville and Minneapolis, the distance is about 705 miles. From our model that is $3,173 – $4,230 for a two-bedroom home and $3,648 – $4,864 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,284 – $3,046 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,523 – $2,030. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Kentucky and Minnesota, distances run from 617 to 768 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kentucky to Minnesota take?
Louisville to Minneapolis 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 Kentucky to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Kentucky into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 155 listed movers based in Kentucky, 56 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kentucky.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kentucky to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,523 – $2,030 for a two-bedroom home over 705 miles against $3,173 – $4,230 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,284 – $3,046, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kentucky to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 393 people (±311) moved from Kentucky to Minnesota that year, against about 405 (±412) from Minnesota to Kentucky. That makes Kentucky the 35th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.