Moving from Minneapolis, MN to Memphis, TN
About 816 miles across a state line, from Minnesota into Tennessee, 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 Memphis, TN covers about 816 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,672 – $4,896 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 177 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 816 miles between Minnesota and Tennessee, 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 $3,672 – $4,896 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 Memphis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,754 – $3,672 | $1,983 – $2,644 | $1,322 – $1,763 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,305 – $4,406 | $2,379 – $3,173 | $1,586 – $2,115 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,672 – $4,896 | $2,644 – $3,525 | $1,763 – $2,350 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,223 – $5,630 | $3,040 – $4,054 | $2,027 – $2,703 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,774 – $6,365 | $3,437 – $4,583 | $2,291 – $3,055 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,508 – $7,344 | $3,966 – $5,288 | $2,644 – $3,525 |
Transport only, for an estimated 816 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 Memphis
816 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,080. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,672 to $4,896, 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 Memphis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 177 people a year (±104) moved from Hennepin County, MN, home to Minneapolis, to Shelby County, TN, home to Memphis. Going the other way: about 66 people a year (±46). Movers from Hennepin County make up 0.5% of the 33,594 people a year who moved into Shelby County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,272 people a year (±1,227) moving from Minnesota to Tennessee and about 1,929 people a year (±1,164) from Tennessee to Minnesota — a net gain for Tennessee of about 343 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 |
|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 2,448 ±743 |
| Rutherford County, TN | 1,527 ±362 |
| Crittenden County, AR | 1,270 ±538 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,190 ±425 |
| Jefferson County, KY | 819 ±698 |
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 Memphis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Memphis: Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Big League Movers Inc (Memphis, 20 trucks), Guardian Moving Systems Inc (Memphis, 17 trucks), Cooper & Cooper Moving Inc (Memphis, 13 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Minnesota into Tennessee, 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 Memphis
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 816 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Memphis
A local move inside Memphis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Memphis are Little Rock (about 151 mi), Jackson (about 229 mi), Nashville (about 230 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 Memphis: from Little Rock, AR, from Jackson, MS, from Nashville, TN, from Birmingham, AL.
Minneapolis to Memphis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minneapolis to Memphis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 816 miles cost about $2,754 – $3,672 for a studio, $3,672 – $4,896 for a two-bedroom home and $4,223 – $5,630 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Minneapolis to Memphis 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 Memphis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,763 – $2,350 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,672 – $4,896 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,644 – $3,525.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minneapolis to Memphis?
Yes. Minneapolis is in Minnesota and Memphis is in Tennessee, 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 Memphis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 177 people a year (margin of error ±104) moved from Hennepin County, which contains Minneapolis, to Shelby County, which contains Memphis.
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.