Moving from Mississippi to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Minneapolis it is about 1,039 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 955 to 1,206 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.
- ~1,039 miJackson → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,676+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 142 people moved from Mississippi to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±137), and about 263 went the other way. Between Jackson and Minneapolis it is about 1,039 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,676 – $6,234 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 142 people a year (±137), against about 263 (±385) from Minnesota to Mississippi, so Minnesota loses about 121 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 43rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | Dakota County | 82 ±115* |
| Hinds County | Hennepin County | 71 ±76* |
| DeSoto County | Steele County | 67 ±97* |
| Rankin County | Dakota County | 51 ±49 |
| Tunica County | Ramsey County | 29 ±45* |
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.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Minnesota
At about 1,039 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,676 – $6,234 for a two-bedroom home and $5,377 – $7,169 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,366 – $4,488; a freight trailer is $2,244 – $2,992.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,507 – $4,676 | $2,525 – $3,366 | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,208 – $5,611 | $3,030 – $4,040 | $2,020 – $2,693 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,676 – $6,234 | $3,366 – $4,488 | $2,244 – $2,992 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,377 – $7,169 | $3,871 – $5,162 | $2,581 – $3,441 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,078 – $8,104 | $4,376 – $5,835 | $2,918 – $3,890 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,013 – $9,351 | $5,050 – $6,733 | $3,366 – $4,488 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,039 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 Mississippi to Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Rochester | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Jackson to Saint Paul | ~1,035 mi | 3–7 days | $4,658 – $6,210 | $5,356 – $7,142 |
| Jackson to Minneapolis | ~1,039 mi | 3–7 days | $4,676 – $6,234 | $5,377 – $7,169 |
| Gulfport to Rochester | ~1,121 mi | 3–7 days | $5,045 – $6,726 | $5,801 – $7,735 |
| Gulfport to Saint Paul | ~1,202 mi | 7–14 days | $5,409 – $7,212 | $6,220 – $8,294 |
| Gulfport to Minneapolis | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,039 miles. From our model that is $4,676 – $6,234 for a two-bedroom home and $5,377 – $7,169 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,366 – $4,488 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,244 – $2,992. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Minnesota, distances run from 955 to 1,206 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Minnesota take?
Jackson to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Mississippi to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,244 – $2,992 for a two-bedroom home over 1,039 miles against $4,676 – $6,234 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,366 – $4,488, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 142 people (±137) moved from Mississippi to Minnesota that year, against about 263 (±385) from Minnesota to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 43rd-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.