Moving from Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN
About 595 miles across a state line, from Michigan into Minnesota, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN covers about 595 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,678 – $3,570 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 331 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 595 miles between Michigan and Minnesota, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,678 – $3,570 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Ann Arbor to Minneapolis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,008 – $2,678 | $1,446 – $1,928 | $964 – $1,285 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,410 – $3,213 | $1,735 – $2,313 | $1,157 – $1,542 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,678 – $3,570 | $1,928 – $2,570 | $1,285 – $1,714 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,079 – $4,106 | $2,217 – $2,956 | $1,478 – $1,971 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,481 – $4,641 | $2,506 – $3,342 | $1,671 – $2,228 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,016 – $5,355 | $2,892 – $3,856 | $1,928 – $2,570 |
Transport only, for an estimated 595 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Ann Arbor to Minneapolis
595 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,975. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,678 to $3,570, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Ann Arbor to Minneapolis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 331 people a year (±187) moved from Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor, to Hennepin County, MN, home to Minneapolis. Going the other way: about 132 people a year (±103). Movers from Washtenaw County make up 0.4% of the 75,798 people a year who moved into Hennepin County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,580 people a year (±943) moving from Michigan to Minnesota and about 2,453 people a year (±948) from Minnesota to Michigan — a net gain for Minnesota of about 127 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 5,459 ±736 |
| Oakland County, MI | 1,692 ±361 |
| Livingston County, MI | 1,123 ±293 |
| Lenawee County, MI | 1,003 ±473 |
| Cook County, IL | 818 ±239 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Ramsey County, MN | 11,373 ±1,074 |
| Anoka County, MN | 6,200 ±964 |
| Dakota County, MN | 6,061 ±1,169 |
| Carver County, MN | 2,772 ±1,030 |
| Washington County, MN | 2,001 ±338 |
Licensed movers at each end
22 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Ann Arbor (117 counting those licensed only inside Michigan). 12 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 34.0% of their 47 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigan Moving Systems Premier RelocationsUSDOT 153343 | Dearborn · 26 mi | 245 trucks | 71 | 39.5% of 38 |
| University Moving & Storage CompanyUSDOT 438382 | Farmingtn Hills · 22 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | — |
| Professional Movers IncUSDOT 266582 | Walled Lake · 23 mi | 17 trucks | 5 | 50.0% of 2 |
| All Around Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 562547 | Romulus · 19 mi | 11 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Handle With Care Moving & DeliveryUSDOT 4561844 | Ann Arbor · 4 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
| SM Moving & Freightage LLCUSDOT 2907353 | Trenton · 29 mi | 10 trucks | 23 | 0.0% of 5 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Minneapolis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Minneapolis: Bay and Bay (Eagan, 360 trucks), Beltmann Relocation Group (Roseville, 269 trucks), Berger Transfer & Storage Inc (Saint Paul, 221 trucks), Manning Transfer Inc (Blaine, 60 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Michigan into Minnesota, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Ann Arbor to Minneapolis
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 595 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Minneapolis
A local move inside Minneapolis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Minneapolis are Saint Paul (about 10 mi), Rochester (about 90 mi), Sioux Falls (about 231 mi).
Other routes from Ann Arbor
All routes from Ann Arbor, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor to Detroit, MI | ~42 mi | $465 – $747 |
| Ann Arbor to Lansing, MI | ~60 mi | $465 – $747 |
| Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids, MI | ~126 mi | $567 – $756 |
| Ann Arbor to Cleveland, OH | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Ann Arbor to Columbus, OH | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Ann Arbor to Chicago, IL | ~234 mi | $1,053 – $1,404 |
| Ann Arbor to Indianapolis, IN | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Ann Arbor to Milwaukee, WI | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
Also moving to Minneapolis: from Saint Paul, MN, from Rochester, MN, from Sioux Falls, SD, from Fargo, ND.
Ann Arbor to Minneapolis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ann Arbor to Minneapolis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 595 miles cost about $2,008 – $2,678 for a studio, $2,678 – $3,570 for a two-bedroom home and $3,079 – $4,106 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Ann Arbor to Minneapolis take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ann Arbor to Minneapolis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,285 – $1,714 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,678 – $3,570 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,928 – $2,570.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Ann Arbor to Minneapolis?
Yes. Ann Arbor is in Michigan and Minneapolis is in Minnesota, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 22 listed movers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor hold it.
How many people move from Ann Arbor to Minneapolis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 331 people a year (margin of error ±187) moved from Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor, to Hennepin County, which contains Minneapolis.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.