Popular Moving Routesfrom Rochester, MN
10 routes out of Rochester, each priced by home size from one published model. The nearest is Saint Paul, MN at about 83 miles; the farthest is Los Angeles, CA at about 1,792. 2 stay inside Minnesota, 8 cross a state line.
Prices are model estimates, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from coordinates. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
Moving within Minnesota from Rochester
Routes that stay inside Minnesota. Under 100 miles they are billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight — but all of them are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Saint Paul, MN | ~83 mi | 2 hr | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Rochester to Minneapolis, MN | ~90 mi | 2 hr | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
Regional routes from Rochester
Out-of-state destinations under 500 miles. Short interstate hauls: priced on weight, federally regulated, and usually run on a dedicated truck with a tight delivery date.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Cedar Rapids, IA | ~171 mi | 3 hr | 1–3 days | $770 – $1,026 | $885 – $1,180 |
| Rochester to Madison, WI | ~195 mi | 4 hr | 1–3 days | $878 – $1,170 | $1,009 – $1,345 |
| Rochester to Des Moines, IA | ~208 mi | 4 hr | 1–3 days | $936 – $1,248 | $1,076 – $1,435 |
| Rochester to Chicago, IL | ~334 mi | 6 hr | 1–3 days | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Rochester to Kansas City, MO | ~417 mi | 8 hr | 3–7 days | $1,877 – $2,502 | $2,158 – $2,877 |
| Rochester to Saint Louis, MO | ~456 mi | 8 hr | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
Long-distance routes from Rochester
500 miles and beyond. These mostly move as consolidated freight, which is why the cost per mile falls with distance and why the delivery is a window rather than a date.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to New York City, NY | ~1,128 mi | 3 days | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Rochester to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,792 mi | 4 days | 7–14 days | $8,064 – $10,752 | $9,274 – $12,365 |
Local moves inside Rochester
Across town is an hourly job: crew × rate × hours plus about $75 travel. Full-service crews run about $40 to $50 per mover per hour. What moves the number is access and packing, not the miles.
| Home size | Crew | Hours on site | Full-service cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 2–3 h | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers | 5–7 h | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers | 6–9 h | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 movers | 8–10 h | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 movers | 10–12 h | $1,675 – $2,475 |
The full Rochester moving cost guide covers what pushes an hourly job up and the cities nearest to Rochester.
Moving to Rochester
Routes we price into Rochester, nearest first. Same model, same distances, written from the other end.
Movers in Rochester
277 household-goods carriers based in Minnesota are active on the FMCSA register. Licensed movers in Minnesota lists the largest with USDOT numbers, so you can read a safety record before you call.
Routes from other Minnesota cities
Rochester moving routes FAQ
What is the cheapest route to move from Rochester?
By distance, Saint Paul, MN at about 83 miles, which is inside the local band and billed by the hour: roughly $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home. Distance drives the price once you leave the local band, so the nearest destination is the cheapest one.
How much does it cost to move from Rochester to Los Angeles, CA?
About 1,792 miles, the longest route we publish from Rochester. From our model that is $8,064 – $10,752 for a two-bedroom home and $9,274 – $12,365 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only, with a delivery window of 7–14 days.
How much do local movers cost in Rochester?
A move inside Rochester is billed by the hour: about $40 to $50 per mover per hour for a full-service crew plus a travel fee of around $75. A studio with a crew of 2 for 2 to 3 hours is $235 – $375; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is $795 – $1,425.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover to leave Rochester?
Only if the move crosses a state line. 8 of the 10 routes we publish from Rochester do, and for those the carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. The 2 routes that stay inside Minnesota are regulated by the state instead, and the federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply to them.
How are these Rochester route distances and prices worked out?
The distances are estimated from city coordinates using the median road-to-straight-line ratio across our measured corridors, and are marked approximate. Prices come from one published model — distance × home-size factor × service rate past 100 miles, hourly inside it — so every route on this page is comparable with every other.