Moving from Minnesota to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Saint Louis it is about 544 miles and about 10 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 409 to 626 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.
- ~544 miMinneapolis → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,448+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,962 people moved from Minnesota to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,335), and about 1,914 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Saint Louis it is about 544 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,448 – $3,264 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,962 people a year (±1,335), against about 1,914 (±920) from Missouri to Minnesota, so Missouri gains about 1,048 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 13th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | St. Louis County | 147 ±102 |
| Chisago County | Pulaski County | 97 ±189* |
| Washington County | Jackson County | 93 ±76 |
| Hennepin County | Boone County | 91 ±70 |
| Ramsey County | St. Louis County | 76 ±52 |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Missouri
At about 544 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,448 – $3,264 for a two-bedroom home and $2,815 – $3,754 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,763 – $2,350; a freight trailer is $1,175 – $1,567.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,836 – $2,448 | $1,322 – $1,763 | $881 – $1,175 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,203 – $2,938 | $1,586 – $2,115 | $1,058 – $1,410 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,448 – $3,264 | $1,763 – $2,350 | $1,175 – $1,567 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,815 – $3,754 | $2,027 – $2,703 | $1,351 – $1,802 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,182 – $4,243 | $2,291 – $3,055 | $1,528 – $2,037 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,672 – $4,896 | $2,644 – $3,525 | $1,763 – $2,350 |
Transport only, for an estimated 544 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 Missouri
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 Columbia | ~409 mi | 3–7 days | $1,841 – $2,454 | $2,117 – $2,822 |
| Rochester to Kansas City | ~417 mi | 3–7 days | $1,877 – $2,502 | $2,158 – $2,877 |
| Rochester to Saint Louis | ~456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Minneapolis to Kansas City | ~480 mi | 3–7 days | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Saint Paul to Kansas City | ~480 mi | 3–7 days | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Saint Paul to Columbia | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Minneapolis to Columbia | ~489 mi | 3–7 days | $2,201 – $2,934 | $2,531 – $3,374 |
| Saint Paul to Saint Louis | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
| Minneapolis to Saint Louis | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Rochester to Springfield | ~551 mi | 3–7 days | $2,480 – $3,306 | $2,851 – $3,802 |
| Saint Paul to Springfield | ~624 mi | 3–7 days | $2,808 – $3,744 | $3,229 – $4,306 |
| Minneapolis to Springfield | ~626 mi | 3–7 days | $2,817 – $3,756 | $3,240 – $4,319 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Saint Louis, the distance is about 544 miles. From our model that is $2,448 – $3,264 for a two-bedroom home and $2,815 – $3,754 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,763 – $2,350 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,175 – $1,567. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Missouri, distances run from 409 to 626 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Missouri take?
Minneapolis to Saint Louis is about 10 hours. 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,175 – $1,567 for a two-bedroom home over 544 miles against $2,448 – $3,264 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,763 – $2,350, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,962 people (±1,335) moved from Minnesota to Missouri that year, against about 1,914 (±920) from Missouri to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 13th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.