Moving from Minnesotato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 8 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 813 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Minnesota
277 household-goods carriers in Minnesota are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Bay And Bay, Eagan · USDOT 125630 · 360 trucks
- Berger Transfer & Storage Inc, Saint Paul · USDOT 125665 · 221 trucks
- C T X, Rush City · USDOT 493429 · 74 trucks
- Polman Transfer Inc, Wadena · USDOT 116195 · 66 trucks
- Lohse Transfer Inc, Maple Lake · USDOT 294301 · 61 trucks
At the Tennessee end
274 household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Nashville runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,659 – $4,878 | $4,574 – $6,098 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,207 – $5,610 | $5,259 – $7,013 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Minnesota into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $5,259 – $7,013 rather than $4,207 – $5,610.