Moving from Minnesota to Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Columbus it is about 731 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 18 city pairs we price between the two states run from 560 to 759 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.
- ~731 miMinneapolis → Columbus
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,290+2-bedroom, movers
- 18City routes priced
In short
About 1,062 people moved from Minnesota to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±550), and about 1,878 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Columbus it is about 731 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,290 – $4,386 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,062 people a year (±550), against about 1,878 (±919) from Ohio to Minnesota, so Ohio loses about 816 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 33rd-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Franklin County | 296 ±186 |
| Hennepin County | Butler County | 118 ±68 |
| Lake of the Woods County | Ashtabula County | 93 ±100* |
| Hennepin County | Warren County | 78 ±125* |
| Ramsey County | Madison County | 67 ±98* |
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 Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Ohio
At about 731 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,290 – $4,386 for a two-bedroom home and $3,783 – $5,044 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,368 – $3,158; a freight trailer is $1,579 – $2,105.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,467 – $3,290 | $1,776 – $2,368 | $1,184 – $1,579 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,961 – $3,947 | $2,132 – $2,842 | $1,421 – $1,895 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,290 – $4,386 | $2,368 – $3,158 | $1,579 – $2,105 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,783 – $5,044 | $2,724 – $3,632 | $1,816 – $2,421 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,276 – $5,702 | $3,079 – $4,105 | $2,053 – $2,737 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,934 – $6,579 | $3,553 – $4,737 | $2,368 – $3,158 |
Transport only, for an estimated 731 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 Ohio
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Toledo | ~560 mi | 3–7 days | $2,520 – $3,360 | $2,898 – $3,864 |
| Rochester to Dayton | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| Saint Paul to Toledo | ~619 mi | 3–7 days | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Rochester to Cincinnati | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Minneapolis to Toledo | ~629 mi | 3–7 days | $2,831 – $3,774 | $3,255 – $4,340 |
| Rochester to Columbus | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Rochester to Cleveland | ~668 mi | 3–7 days | $3,006 – $4,008 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
| Saint Paul to Dayton | ~673 mi | 3–7 days | $3,029 – $4,038 | $3,483 – $4,644 |
| Minneapolis to Dayton | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Rochester to Akron | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Saint Paul to Cincinnati | ~696 mi | 3–7 days | $3,132 – $4,176 | $3,602 – $4,802 |
| Minneapolis to Cincinnati | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Saint Paul to Columbus | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Saint Paul to Cleveland | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Minneapolis to Columbus | ~731 mi | 3–7 days | $3,290 – $4,386 | $3,783 – $5,044 |
| Minneapolis to Cleveland | ~734 mi | 3–7 days | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Saint Paul to Akron | ~749 mi | 3–7 days | $3,371 – $4,494 | $3,876 – $5,168 |
| Minneapolis to Akron | ~759 mi | 3–7 days | $3,416 – $4,554 | $3,928 – $5,237 |
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 Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio 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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Columbus, the distance is about 731 miles. From our model that is $3,290 – $4,386 for a two-bedroom home and $3,783 – $5,044 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,368 – $3,158 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,579 – $2,105. Across the 18 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Ohio, distances run from 560 to 759 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Ohio take?
Minneapolis to Columbus is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving). 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 Ohio?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,579 – $2,105 for a two-bedroom home over 731 miles against $3,290 – $4,386 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,368 – $3,158, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,062 people (±550) moved from Minnesota to Ohio that year, against about 1,878 (±919) from Ohio to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 33rd-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.