Moving from Missouri to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Minneapolis it is about 544 miles and about 10 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 409 to 626 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.
- ~544 miSaint Louis → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,448+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,914 people moved from Missouri to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±920), and about 2,962 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Minneapolis it is about 544 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,448 – $3,264 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,914 people a year (±920), against about 2,962 (±1,335) from Minnesota to Missouri, so Minnesota loses about 1,048 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 18th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | Hennepin County | 163 ±92 |
| St. Louis City | Hennepin County | 158 ±135 |
| St. Charles County | Hennepin County | 102 ±109* |
| Boone County | Olmsted County | 78 ±114* |
| Pulaski County | St. Louis County | 70 ±112* |
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.
Saint Louis to Minneapolis, 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 Missouri and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Minnesota
At about 544 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,448 – $3,264 for a two-bedroom home and $2,815 – $3,754 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,763 – $2,350; a freight trailer is $1,175 – $1,567.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,836 – $2,448 | $1,322 – $1,763 | $881 – $1,175 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,203 – $2,938 | $1,586 – $2,115 | $1,058 – $1,410 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,448 – $3,264 | $1,763 – $2,350 | $1,175 – $1,567 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,815 – $3,754 | $2,027 – $2,703 | $1,351 – $1,802 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,182 – $4,243 | $2,291 – $3,055 | $1,528 – $2,037 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,672 – $4,896 | $2,644 – $3,525 | $1,763 – $2,350 |
Transport only, for an estimated 544 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 Missouri to Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia to Rochester | ~409 mi | 3–7 days | $1,841 – $2,454 | $2,117 – $2,822 |
| Kansas City to Rochester | ~417 mi | 3–7 days | $1,877 – $2,502 | $2,158 – $2,877 |
| Saint Louis to Rochester | ~456 mi | 3–7 days | $2,052 – $2,736 | $2,360 – $3,146 |
| Kansas City to Minneapolis | ~480 mi | 3–7 days | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Kansas City to Saint Paul | ~480 mi | 3–7 days | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Columbia to Saint Paul | ~485 mi | 3–7 days | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Columbia to Minneapolis | ~489 mi | 3–7 days | $2,201 – $2,934 | $2,531 – $3,374 |
| Saint Louis to Saint Paul | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
| Saint Louis to Minneapolis | ~544 mi | 3–7 days | $2,448 – $3,264 | $2,815 – $3,754 |
| Springfield to Rochester | ~551 mi | 3–7 days | $2,480 – $3,306 | $2,851 – $3,802 |
| Springfield to Saint Paul | ~624 mi | 3–7 days | $2,808 – $3,744 | $3,229 – $4,306 |
| Springfield to Minneapolis | ~626 mi | 3–7 days | $2,817 – $3,756 | $3,240 – $4,319 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri directory ranks them. At the Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota to Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Minneapolis, the distance is about 544 miles. From our model that is $2,448 – $3,264 for a two-bedroom home and $2,815 – $3,754 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,763 – $2,350 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,175 – $1,567. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Missouri and Minnesota, distances run from 409 to 626 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Minnesota take?
Saint Louis to Minneapolis is about 10 hours. 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 Missouri to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,175 – $1,567 for a two-bedroom home over 544 miles against $2,448 – $3,264 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,763 – $2,350, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,914 people (±920) moved from Missouri to Minnesota that year, against about 2,962 (±1,335) from Minnesota to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 18th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.