Moving from Ohioto Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Minneapolis it is about 731 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 18 city pairs we price between the two states run from 560 to 759 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Minnesota
At about 731 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,290 – $4,386 for a two-bedroom home and $3,783 – $5,044 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,368 – $3,158; a freight trailer is $1,579 – $2,105.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,467 – $3,290 | $1,776 – $2,368 | $1,184 – $1,579 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,961 – $3,947 | $2,132 – $2,842 | $1,421 – $1,895 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,290 – $4,386 | $2,368 – $3,158 | $1,579 – $2,105 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,783 – $5,044 | $2,724 – $3,632 | $1,816 – $2,421 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,276 – $5,702 | $3,079 – $4,105 | $2,053 – $2,737 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,934 – $6,579 | $3,553 – $4,737 | $2,368 – $3,158 |
Transport only, for an estimated 731 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 Ohio to Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 12 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo to Rochester | ~560 mi | 3–7 days | $2,520 – $3,360 | $2,898 – $3,864 |
| Dayton to Rochester | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| Toledo to Saint Paul | ~619 mi | 3–7 days | $2,786 – $3,714 | $3,203 – $4,271 |
| Cincinnati to Rochester | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Toledo to Minneapolis | ~629 mi | 3–7 days | $2,831 – $3,774 | $3,255 – $4,340 |
| Columbus to Rochester | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Cleveland to Rochester | ~668 mi | 3–7 days | $3,006 – $4,008 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
| Dayton to Saint Paul | ~673 mi | 3–7 days | $3,029 – $4,038 | $3,483 – $4,644 |
| Dayton to Minneapolis | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Akron to Rochester | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Cincinnati to Saint Paul | ~696 mi | 3–7 days | $3,132 – $4,176 | $3,602 – $4,802 |
| Cincinnati to Minneapolis | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Columbus to Saint Paul | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Cleveland to Saint Paul | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Columbus to Minneapolis | ~731 mi | 3–7 days | $3,290 – $4,386 | $3,783 – $5,044 |
| Cleveland to Minneapolis | ~734 mi | 3–7 days | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Akron to Saint Paul | ~749 mi | 3–7 days | $3,371 – $4,494 | $3,876 – $5,168 |
| Akron to Minneapolis | ~759 mi | 3–7 days | $3,416 – $4,554 | $3,928 – $5,237 |
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 731 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 Ohio
398 household-goods carriers in Ohio are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Planes Moving & Storage Inc, West Chester · USDOT 247584 · 72 trucks
- Leaders Moving And Storage, Worthington · USDOT 1237577 · 40 trucks
- Affordablemovers Biz Llc, Dayton · USDOT 3417348 · 37 trucks
- Mvm Moving & Storage Reliable Moving And Storage, Changing Places Moving, Toledo · USDOT 1444491 · 36 trucks
- Brendamour Moving & Storage Inc, Cincinnati · USDOT 628381 · 33 trucks
At the Minnesota end
277 household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Minneapolis runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,290 – $4,386 | $4,113 – $5,483 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,783 – $5,044 | $4,729 – $6,305 |
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 Ohio
Ohio to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Minneapolis, the distance is about 731 miles. From our model that is $3,290 – $4,386 for a two-bedroom home and $3,783 – $5,044 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,368 – $3,158 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,579 – $2,105. Across the 18 city pairs we price between Ohio and Minnesota, distances run from 560 to 759 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Minnesota take?
Columbus to Minneapolis is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Ohio to Minnesota?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Ohio into Minnesota 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 Ohio to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,579 – $2,105 for a two-bedroom home over 731 miles against $3,290 – $4,386 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 $4,729 – $6,305 rather than $3,783 – $5,044.