Moving from Minnesota to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Salt Lake City it is about 1,148 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,138 to 1,403 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.
- ~1,148 miMinneapolis → Salt Lake City
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,166+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,617 people moved from Minnesota to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,046), and about 611 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Salt Lake City it is about 1,148 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,166 – $6,888 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,617 people a year (±3,046), against about 611 (±539) from Utah to Minnesota, so Utah gains about 2,006 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 12th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Salt Lake County | 343 ±532* |
| Dakota County | Salt Lake County | 212 ±217* |
| McLeod County | Davis County | 82 ±133* |
| Hennepin County | Salt Lake County | 57 ±47 |
| Clay County | Utah County | 54 ±85* |
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 Salt Lake City, 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Utah
At about 1,148 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,166 – $6,888 for a two-bedroom home and $5,941 – $7,921 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,720 – $4,959; a freight trailer is $2,480 – $3,306.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,875 – $5,166 | $2,790 – $3,720 | $1,860 – $2,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,649 – $6,199 | $3,348 – $4,463 | $2,232 – $2,976 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,166 – $6,888 | $3,720 – $4,959 | $2,480 – $3,306 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,941 – $7,921 | $4,277 – $5,703 | $2,852 – $3,802 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,716 – $8,954 | $4,835 – $6,447 | $3,224 – $4,298 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,749 – $10,332 | $5,579 – $7,439 | $3,720 – $4,959 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,148 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 Utah
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Ogden | ~1,138 mi | 3–7 days | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
| Minneapolis to Salt Lake City | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Saint Paul to Ogden | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Minneapolis to Provo | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Saint Paul to Salt Lake City | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| Saint Paul to Provo | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Rochester to Ogden | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Rochester to Salt Lake City | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Rochester to Provo | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| Minneapolis to Saint George | ~1,384 mi | 7–14 days | $6,228 – $8,304 | $7,162 – $9,550 |
| Saint Paul to Saint George | ~1,392 mi | 7–14 days | $6,264 – $8,352 | $7,204 – $9,605 |
| Rochester to Saint George | ~1,403 mi | 7–14 days | $6,314 – $8,418 | $7,261 – $9,681 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 1,148 miles. From our model that is $5,166 – $6,888 for a two-bedroom home and $5,941 – $7,921 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,720 – $4,959 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,480 – $3,306. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Utah, distances run from 1,138 to 1,403 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Utah take?
Minneapolis to Salt Lake City is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Utah?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,480 – $3,306 for a two-bedroom home over 1,148 miles against $5,166 – $6,888 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,720 – $4,959, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,617 people (±3,046) moved from Minnesota to Utah that year, against about 611 (±539) from Utah to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 12th-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.