Moving from Minnesota to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Houston it is about 1,233 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 911 to 1,545 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.
- ~1,233 miMinneapolis → Houston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,549+2-bedroom, movers
- 48City routes priced
In short
About 6,098 people moved from Minnesota to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,078), and about 4,579 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Houston it is about 1,233 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,549 – $7,398 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,098 people a year (±2,078), against about 4,579 (±1,736) from Texas to Minnesota, so Texas gains about 1,519 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 31st-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Denton County | 378 ±223 |
| Hennepin County | Tarrant County | 359 ±288 |
| Hennepin County | Harris County | 318 ±234 |
| Dakota County | Williamson County | 288 ±267 |
| Hennepin County | Travis County | 269 ±141 |
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.
Minneapolis to Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Texas
At about 1,233 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,549 – $7,398 for a two-bedroom home and $6,381 – $8,508 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,995 – $5,327; a freight trailer is $2,663 – $3,551.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,161 – $5,549 | $2,996 – $3,995 | $1,997 – $2,663 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,994 – $6,658 | $3,595 – $4,794 | $2,397 – $3,196 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,549 – $7,398 | $3,995 – $5,327 | $2,663 – $3,551 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,381 – $8,508 | $4,594 – $6,126 | $3,063 – $4,084 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,213 – $9,617 | $5,193 – $6,925 | $3,462 – $4,616 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,323 – $11,097 | $5,992 – $7,990 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,233 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 Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to McKinney | ~911 mi | 3–7 days | $4,100 – $5,466 | $4,714 – $6,286 |
| Rochester to Amarillo | ~917 mi | 3–7 days | $4,127 – $5,502 | $4,745 – $6,327 |
| Rochester to Plano | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Rochester to Garland | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Rochester to Irving | ~943 mi | 3–7 days | $4,244 – $5,658 | $4,880 – $6,507 |
| Rochester to Dallas | ~946 mi | 3–7 days | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
| Minneapolis to Amarillo | ~947 mi | 3–7 days | $4,262 – $5,682 | $4,901 – $6,534 |
| Saint Paul to Amarillo | ~951 mi | 3–7 days | $4,280 – $5,706 | $4,921 – $6,562 |
| Rochester to Arlington | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Rochester to Fort Worth | ~958 mi | 3–7 days | $4,311 – $5,748 | $4,958 – $6,610 |
| Minneapolis to McKinney | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Saint Paul to McKinney | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Minneapolis to Plano | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Saint Paul to Plano | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Minneapolis to Garland | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Saint Paul to Garland | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Minneapolis to Irving | ~1,003 mi | 3–7 days | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Saint Paul to Irving | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Minneapolis to Dallas | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Saint Paul to Dallas | ~1,008 mi | 3–7 days | $4,536 – $6,048 | $5,216 – $6,955 |
| Minneapolis to Arlington | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Saint Paul to Arlington | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Minneapolis to Fort Worth | ~1,017 mi | 3–7 days | $4,577 – $6,102 | $5,263 – $7,017 |
| Saint Paul to Fort Worth | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Rochester to Lubbock | ~1,028 mi | 3–7 days | $4,626 – $6,168 | $5,320 – $7,093 |
| Minneapolis to Lubbock | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Saint Paul to Lubbock | ~1,068 mi | 3–7 days | $4,806 – $6,408 | $5,527 – $7,369 |
| Rochester to Austin | ~1,158 mi | 3–7 days | $5,211 – $6,948 | $5,993 – $7,990 |
| Rochester to Houston | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Minneapolis to Austin | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Saint Paul to Austin | ~1,219 mi | 7–14 days | $5,486 – $7,314 | $6,308 – $8,411 |
| Saint Paul to Houston | ~1,232 mi | 7–14 days | $5,544 – $7,392 | $6,376 – $8,501 |
| Minneapolis to Houston | ~1,233 mi | 7–14 days | $5,549 – $7,398 | $6,381 – $8,508 |
| Rochester to San Antonio | ~1,238 mi | 7–14 days | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
| Minneapolis to San Antonio | ~1,296 mi | 7–14 days | $5,832 – $7,776 | $6,707 – $8,942 |
| Saint Paul to San Antonio | ~1,297 mi | 7–14 days | $5,837 – $7,782 | $6,712 – $8,949 |
| Rochester to El Paso | ~1,327 mi | 7–14 days | $5,972 – $7,962 | $6,867 – $9,156 |
| Rochester to Corpus Christi | ~1,348 mi | 7–14 days | $6,066 – $8,088 | $6,976 – $9,301 |
| Minneapolis to El Paso | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Saint Paul to El Paso | ~1,355 mi | 7–14 days | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,012 – $9,349 |
| Rochester to Laredo | ~1,402 mi | 7–14 days | $6,309 – $8,412 | $7,255 – $9,674 |
| Minneapolis to Corpus Christi | ~1,412 mi | 7–14 days | $6,354 – $8,472 | $7,307 – $9,743 |
| Saint Paul to Corpus Christi | ~1,412 mi | 7–14 days | $6,354 – $8,472 | $7,307 – $9,743 |
| Minneapolis to Laredo | ~1,459 mi | 7–14 days | $6,566 – $8,754 | $7,550 – $10,067 |
| Saint Paul to Laredo | ~1,460 mi | 7–14 days | $6,570 – $8,760 | $7,555 – $10,074 |
| Rochester to McAllen | ~1,483 mi | 7–14 days | $6,674 – $8,898 | $7,675 – $10,233 |
| Minneapolis to McAllen | ~1,545 mi | 7–14 days | $6,953 – $9,270 | $7,995 – $10,660 |
| Saint Paul to McAllen | ~1,545 mi | 7–14 days | $6,953 – $9,270 | $7,995 – $10,660 |
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 Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas 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 Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Houston, the distance is about 1,233 miles. From our model that is $5,549 – $7,398 for a two-bedroom home and $6,381 – $8,508 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,995 – $5,327 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,663 – $3,551. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Texas, distances run from 911 to 1,545 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Texas take?
Minneapolis to Houston is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minnesota to Texas?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Texas 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 Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,663 – $3,551 for a two-bedroom home over 1,233 miles against $5,549 – $7,398 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,995 – $5,327, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,098 people (±2,078) moved from Minnesota to Texas that year, against about 4,579 (±1,736) from Texas to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 31st-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.