Moving from Minnesota to Kentucky
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Louisville 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 miMinneapolis → Louisville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,173+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 405 people moved from Minnesota to Kentucky in 2024 (Census estimate, ±412), and about 393 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Louisville 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. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Kentucky
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 405 people a year (±412), against about 393 (±311) from Kentucky to Minnesota, so Kentucky gains about 12 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 32nd-largest of the 46 states sending people to Kentucky; Kentucky took in about 95,452 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Jefferson County | 72 ±87* |
| Ramsey County | Fayette County | 71 ±72* |
| Kandiyohi County | Pendleton County | 49 ±79* |
| Pennington County | Campbell County | 43 ±64* |
| Hennepin County | Warren County | 31 ±48* |
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 Louisville, 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 Kentucky.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Kentucky
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 Minnesota to Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Louisville | ~617 mi | 3–7 days | $2,777 – $3,702 | $3,193 – $4,257 |
| Rochester to Frankfort | ~657 mi | 3–7 days | $2,957 – $3,942 | $3,400 – $4,533 |
| Rochester to Lexington | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Saint Paul to Louisville | ~697 mi | 3–7 days | $3,137 – $4,182 | $3,607 – $4,809 |
| Minneapolis to Louisville | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Saint Paul to Frankfort | ~735 mi | 3–7 days | $3,308 – $4,410 | $3,804 – $5,071 |
| Minneapolis to Frankfort | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Saint Paul to Lexington | ~760 mi | 3–7 days | $3,420 – $4,560 | $3,933 – $5,244 |
| Minneapolis to Lexington | ~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 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 Kentucky end, 155 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kentucky, moving costs in Kentucky, or the reverse trip, Kentucky 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 Kentucky moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Kentucky?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Louisville, 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 Minnesota and Kentucky, distances run from 617 to 768 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Kentucky take?
Minneapolis to Louisville 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 Minnesota to Kentucky?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
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 Minnesota to Kentucky each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 405 people (±412) moved from Minnesota to Kentucky that year, against about 393 (±311) from Kentucky to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 32nd-largest source of new residents for Kentucky among the states.