Moving from Minneapolis, MN to Denver, CO
About 814 miles across a state line, from Minnesota into Colorado, 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 Minneapolis, MN to Denver, CO covers about 814 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,663 – $4,884 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 340 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 814 miles between Minnesota and Colorado, 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 $3,663 – $4,884 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Minneapolis to Denver
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Minneapolis to Denver
814 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,070. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,663 to $4,884, 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 Minneapolis to Denver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 340 people a year (±128) moved from Hennepin County, MN, home to Minneapolis, to Denver County, CO, home to Denver. Going the other way: about 168 people a year (±113). Movers from Hennepin County make up 0.4% of the 77,381 people a year who moved into Denver County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,816 people a year (±1,140) moving from Minnesota to Colorado and about 3,457 people a year (±1,435) from Colorado to Minnesota — a net gain for Minnesota of about 641 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Ramsey County, MN | 12,138 ±1,365 |
| Anoka County, MN | 8,764 ±1,203 |
| Dakota County, MN | 6,506 ±899 |
| Carver County, MN | 2,839 ±475 |
| Washington County, MN | 2,544 ±572 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe County, CO | 14,135 ±1,426 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 8,268 ±979 |
| Adams County, CO | 5,952 ±1,174 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,979 ±673 |
| Boulder County, CO | 2,746 ±450 |
Licensed movers at each end
56 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Minneapolis (187 counting those licensed only inside Minnesota). 34 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.5% of their 715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayUSDOT 125630 | Eagan · 10 mi | 360 trucks | 954 | 15.8% of 507 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 125665 | Saint Paul · 6 mi | 221 trucks | 63 | 13.9% of 36 |
| Manning Transfer IncUSDOT 116111 | Blaine · 14 mi | 60 trucks | 104 | 23.5% of 51 |
| AAA Movers IncUSDOT 1140502 | Brooklyn Park · 11 mi | 44 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Matt's Moving LLCUSDOT 1704106 | Saint Paul · 10 mi | 32 trucks | 15 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Twin Cities Moving Systems IncUSDOT 1273556 | Prior Lake · 22 mi | 30 trucks | 47 | 25.0% of 24 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Denver end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Denver: Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers (Aurora, 38 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLC (Denver, 27 trucks), Amazing Moves Moving & Storage (Denver, 20 trucks), Johnson Storage & Moving Co (Centennial, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Minnesota into Colorado, 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 Minneapolis to Denver
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 814 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Denver
A local move inside Denver later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Denver are Aurora (about 7 mi), Fort Collins (about 65 mi), Colorado Springs (about 74 mi).
Other routes from Minneapolis
All routes from Minneapolis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Saint Paul, MN | ~10 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Minneapolis to Rochester, MN | ~90 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Minneapolis to Sioux Falls, SD | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Minneapolis to Fargo, ND | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Minneapolis to Madison, WI | ~272 mi | $1,224 – $1,632 |
| Minneapolis to Des Moines, IA | ~274 mi | $1,233 – $1,644 |
| Minneapolis to Omaha, NE | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Minneapolis to Milwaukee, WI | ~347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
Also moving to Denver: from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Albuquerque, NM.
Minneapolis to Denver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minneapolis to Denver?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 814 miles cost about $2,747 – $3,663 for a studio, $3,663 – $4,884 for a two-bedroom home and $4,212 – $5,617 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Minneapolis to Denver take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Minneapolis to Denver?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,758 – $2,344 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,663 – $4,884 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,637 – $3,516.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minneapolis to Denver?
Yes. Minneapolis is in Minnesota and Denver is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 56 listed movers within 30 miles of Minneapolis hold it.
How many people move from Minneapolis to Denver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 340 people a year (margin of error ±128) moved from Hennepin County, which contains Minneapolis, to Denver County, which contains Denver.
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.