Moving from Minnesota to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Nashville it is about 813 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 723 to 938 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.
- ~813 miMinneapolis → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,659+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,272 people moved from Minnesota to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,227), and about 1,929 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Nashville it is about 813 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,659 – $4,878 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,272 people a year (±1,227), against about 1,929 (±1,164) from Tennessee to Minnesota, so Tennessee gains about 343 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 23rd-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Stearns County | Shelby County | 202 ±264* |
| Hennepin County | Shelby County | 177 ±104 |
| Winona County | Montgomery County | 160 ±175* |
| Hennepin County | Davidson County | 139 ±67 |
| Becker County | Carter County | 105 ±143* |
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 Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Tennessee
At about 813 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,659 – $4,878 for a two-bedroom home and $4,207 – $5,610 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,634 – $3,512; a freight trailer is $1,756 – $2,341.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,744 – $3,659 | $1,976 – $2,634 | $1,317 – $1,756 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,293 – $4,390 | $2,371 – $3,161 | $1,580 – $2,107 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,659 – $4,878 | $2,634 – $3,512 | $1,756 – $2,341 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,207 – $5,610 | $3,029 – $4,039 | $2,019 – $2,693 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,756 – $6,341 | $3,424 – $4,566 | $2,283 – $3,044 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,488 – $7,317 | $3,951 – $5,268 | $2,634 – $3,512 |
Transport only, for an estimated 813 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 Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Nashville | ~723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Rochester to Memphis | ~731 mi | 3–7 days | $3,290 – $4,386 | $3,783 – $5,044 |
| Saint Paul to Nashville | ~806 mi | 3–7 days | $3,627 – $4,836 | $4,171 – $5,561 |
| Saint Paul to Memphis | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Minneapolis to Nashville | ~813 mi | 3–7 days | $3,659 – $4,878 | $4,207 – $5,610 |
| Minneapolis to Memphis | ~816 mi | 3–7 days | $3,672 – $4,896 | $4,223 – $5,630 |
| Rochester to Knoxville | ~836 mi | 3–7 days | $3,762 – $5,016 | $4,326 – $5,768 |
| Rochester to Chattanooga | ~848 mi | 3–7 days | $3,816 – $5,088 | $4,388 – $5,851 |
| Saint Paul to Knoxville | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Minneapolis to Knoxville | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Saint Paul to Chattanooga | ~930 mi | 3–7 days | $4,185 – $5,580 | $4,813 – $6,417 |
| Minneapolis to Chattanooga | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
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 Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee 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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Nashville, the distance is about 813 miles. From our model that is $3,659 – $4,878 for a two-bedroom home and $4,207 – $5,610 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,634 – $3,512 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,756 – $2,341. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Tennessee, distances run from 723 to 938 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Tennessee take?
Minneapolis to Nashville is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,756 – $2,341 for a two-bedroom home over 813 miles against $3,659 – $4,878 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,634 – $3,512, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,272 people (±1,227) moved from Minnesota to Tennessee that year, against about 1,929 (±1,164) from Tennessee to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.