Moving from Minnesota to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Denver 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 miMinneapolis → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,663+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,816 people moved from Minnesota to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,140), and about 3,457 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Denver 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. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,816 people a year (±1,140), against about 3,457 (±1,435) from Colorado to Minnesota, so Colorado loses about 641 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 21st-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Arapahoe County | 431 ±219 |
| Hennepin County | Denver County | 340 ±128 |
| Hennepin County | Jefferson County | 271 ±221 |
| Carver County | Boulder County | 250 ±346* |
| Winona County | Larimer County | 173 ±258* |
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.
Minneapolis to Denver, 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 Minnesota and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Colorado
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 Minnesota to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Fort Collins | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Saint Paul to Fort Collins | ~791 mi | 3–7 days | $3,560 – $4,746 | $4,093 – $5,458 |
| Rochester to Fort Collins | ~801 mi | 3–7 days | $3,605 – $4,806 | $4,145 – $5,527 |
| Minneapolis to Aurora | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Minneapolis to Denver | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Saint Paul to Aurora | ~816 mi | 3–7 days | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Rochester to Aurora | ~819 mi | 3–7 days | $3,686 – $4,914 | $4,238 – $5,651 |
| Saint Paul to Denver | ~822 mi | 3–7 days | $3,699 – $4,932 | $4,254 – $5,672 |
| Rochester to Denver | ~825 mi | 3–7 days | $3,713 – $4,950 | $4,269 – $5,692 |
| Minneapolis to Colorado Springs | ~850 mi | 3–7 days | $3,825 – $5,100 | $4,399 – $5,865 |
| Rochester to Colorado Springs | ~855 mi | 3–7 days | $3,848 – $5,130 | $4,425 – $5,899 |
| Saint Paul to Colorado Springs | ~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 Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota directory ranks them. At the Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado to Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Denver, 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 Minnesota and Colorado, distances run from 783 to 858 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Colorado take?
Minneapolis to Denver 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 Minnesota to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Colorado?
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 Minnesota to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,816 people (±1,140) moved from Minnesota to Colorado that year, against about 3,457 (±1,435) from Colorado to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 21st-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.