Moving from Minneapolis, MN to Fargo, ND
About 250 miles across a state line, from Minnesota into North Dakota, 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 Fargo, ND covers about 250 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,125 – $1,500 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 629 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 250 miles, about 5 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,125 – $1,500. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Minneapolis to Fargo
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 – $1,125 | $608 – $810 | $405 – $540 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,013 – $1,350 | $729 – $972 | $486 – $648 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,125 – $1,500 | $810 – $1,080 | $540 – $720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,294 – $1,725 | $932 – $1,242 | $621 – $828 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,463 – $1,950 | $1,053 – $1,404 | $702 – $936 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,688 – $2,250 | $1,215 – $1,620 | $810 – $1,080 |
Transport only, for an estimated 250 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 Fargo
250 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,250. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,125 to $1,500, 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 Fargo
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 629 people a year (±184) moved from Hennepin County, MN, home to Minneapolis, to Cass County, ND, home to Fargo. Going the other way: about 527 people a year (±178). Movers from Hennepin County make up 4.0% of the 15,601 people a year who moved into Cass County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,088 people a year (±1,389) moving from Minnesota to North Dakota and about 6,171 people a year (±1,506) from North Dakota to Minnesota — a net gain for North Dakota of about 917 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 |
|---|---|
| Clay County, MN | 2,360 ±915 |
| Burleigh County, ND | 1,187 ±523 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | 867 ±422 |
| Hennepin County, MN | 629 ±184 |
| Richland County, ND | 431 ±307 |
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 Fargo end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fargo: Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMC (West Fargo, 33 trucks), 5 Star Moving Inc (Fargo, 4 trucks), The Apartment Movers (West Fargo, 3 trucks), Schmidt and Sons Building Movers Inc (Kindred, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Minnesota into North Dakota, 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 Fargo
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 250 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Fargo
A local move inside Fargo later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fargo are Bismarck (about 220 mi), Minneapolis (about 250 mi), Saint Paul (about 259 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 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 |
| Minneapolis to Chicago, IL | ~414 mi | $1,863 – $2,484 |
Also moving to Fargo: from Bismarck, ND, from Saint Paul, MN, from Sioux Falls, SD, from Omaha, NE.
Minneapolis to Fargo moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minneapolis to Fargo?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 250 miles cost about $844 – $1,125 for a studio, $1,125 – $1,500 for a two-bedroom home and $1,294 – $1,725 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Minneapolis to Fargo take?
The drive is about 5 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minneapolis to Fargo?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $540 – $720 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,125 – $1,500 with full-service movers; a moving container is $810 – $1,080.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minneapolis to Fargo?
Yes. Minneapolis is in Minnesota and Fargo is in North Dakota, 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 Fargo each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 629 people a year (margin of error ±184) moved from Hennepin County, which contains Minneapolis, to Cass County, which contains Fargo.
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.