Moving from Ohio to 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 (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.
- ~731 miColumbus → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,290+2-bedroom, movers
- 18City routes priced
In short
About 1,878 people moved from Ohio to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±919), and about 1,062 went the other way. Between Columbus and Minneapolis it is about 731 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,290 – $4,386 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,878 people a year (±919), against about 1,062 (±550) from Minnesota to Ohio, so Minnesota gains about 816 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 19th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | Hennepin County | 263 ±168 |
| Cuyahoga County | Ramsey County | 143 ±146* |
| Cuyahoga County | Hennepin County | 94 ±66 |
| Clermont County | Dakota County | 91 ±102* |
| Hamilton County | Hennepin County | 83 ±76 |
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.
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. 1 has 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Ohio into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
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, about $2,368 – $3,158, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,878 people (±919) moved from Ohio to Minnesota that year, against about 1,062 (±550) from Minnesota to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 19th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.