Moving from Minneapolis, MN to Rochester, MN
At about 90 miles, Minneapolis to Rochester is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 90 miles the drive is on the clock too — about 2 hours each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
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 Rochester, MN covers about 90 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 764 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 90 miles, crews cover Minneapolis to Rochester in a single day — about 2 hours on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Minneapolis to Rochester
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Minneapolis to Rochester
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $46–$57 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $535 to $873. The 90 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. 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 Rochester
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 764 people a year (±389) moved from Hennepin County, MN, home to Minneapolis, to Olmsted County, MN, home to Rochester. Going the other way: about 794 people a year (±264). Movers from Hennepin County make up 7.8% of the 9,821 people a year who moved into Olmsted County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN | 764 ±389 |
| Mower County, MN | 565 ±305 |
| Blue Earth County, MN | 454 ±302 |
| Winona County, MN | 344 ±161 |
| Ramsey County, MN | 244 ±172 |
Licensed movers at each end
187 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Minneapolis. 52 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.6% of their 731 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 |
| Beltmann Relocation GroupUSDOT 751097 | Roseville · 6 mi | 269 trucks | 13 | 28.6% of 7 |
| 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 |
| Gazda Moving Co IncUSDOT 217722 | Minneapolis · 13 mi | 35 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Rochester end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Rochester: Piepho Moving & Storage Inc (Rochester, 18 trucks), Two Men and A Truck Rochester MN (Rochester, 11 trucks), Ace Midwest Moving and Storage (Rochester, 3 trucks), C2C Moving and Storage Inc (Stewartville, 2 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Minnesota, so Minnesota rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Minnesota licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Minnesota, so your protection on this 90-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Minneapolis to Rochester
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $46 to $57 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Rochester
A local move inside Rochester later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Rochester are Saint Paul (about 83 mi), Minneapolis (about 90 mi), Cedar Rapids (about 171 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 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 |
| Minneapolis to Chicago, IL | ~414 mi | $1,863 – $2,484 |
Also moving to Rochester: from Saint Paul, MN, from Fargo, ND.
Minneapolis to Rochester moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minneapolis to Rochester, MN?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $535 – $873; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $903 – $1,614. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 90 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Minneapolis to Rochester, MN take?
One day. The drive is about 2 hours, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minneapolis to Rochester, MN?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 90 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Minneapolis to Rochester, MN an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Minnesota, so the move is regulated by Minnesota rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Minnesota requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Minneapolis to Rochester, MN each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 764 people a year (margin of error ±389) moved from Hennepin County, which contains Minneapolis, to Olmsted County, which contains Rochester.
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.