Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Minneapolis, MN
About 1,017 miles across a state line, from Texas into Minnesota, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Fort Worth, TX to Minneapolis, MN covers about 1,017 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,577 – $6,102 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 190 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,017 miles between Texas and Minnesota, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,577 – $6,102 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fort Worth to Minneapolis
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,432 – $4,577 | $2,471 – $3,295 | $1,648 – $2,197 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,119 – $5,492 | $2,966 – $3,954 | $1,977 – $2,636 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,577 – $6,102 | $3,295 – $4,393 | $2,197 – $2,929 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,263 – $7,017 | $3,789 – $5,052 | $2,526 – $3,368 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,949 – $7,933 | $4,284 – $5,711 | $2,856 – $3,808 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,865 – $9,153 | $4,943 – $6,590 | $3,295 – $4,393 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,017 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Fort Worth to Minneapolis
1,017 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,085. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,577 to $6,102, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Fort Worth to Minneapolis
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 190 people a year (±143) moved from Tarrant County, TX, home to Fort Worth, to Hennepin County, MN, home to Minneapolis. Going the other way: about 359 people a year (±288). Movers from Tarrant County make up 0.3% of the 75,798 people a year who moved into Hennepin County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,579 people a year (±1,736) moving from Texas to Minnesota and about 6,098 people a year (±2,078) from Minnesota to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 1,519 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Dallas County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Denton County, TX | 8,269 ±1,288 |
| Parker County, TX | 4,115 ±1,045 |
| Harris County, TX | 3,076 ±918 |
| Johnson County, TX | 2,998 ±637 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Ramsey County, MN | 11,373 ±1,074 |
| Anoka County, MN | 6,200 ±964 |
| Dakota County, MN | 6,061 ±1,169 |
| Carver County, MN | 2,772 ±1,030 |
| Washington County, MN | 2,001 ±338 |
Licensed movers at each end
69 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fort Worth (363 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 41 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.8% of their 158 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 1038245 | Coppell · 25 mi | 65 trucks | 1 | — |
| Armstrong RelocationUSDOT 449294 | Carrollton · 29 mi | 54 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Midland Van LinesUSDOT 3516489 | Alvarado · 24 mi | 29 trucks | 33 | 45.5% of 22 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3051005 | Arlington · 15 mi | 22 trucks | 17 | 7.7% of 13 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Fort WorthUSDOT 2311698 | Fort Worth · 5 mi | 18 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Firefighting's Finest Moving & StorageUSDOT 2056011 | Fort Worth · 7 mi | 16 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 5 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Minneapolis end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Minneapolis: Bay and Bay (Eagan, 360 trucks), Beltmann Relocation Group (Roseville, 269 trucks), Berger Transfer & Storage Inc (Saint Paul, 221 trucks), Manning Transfer Inc (Blaine, 60 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Minnesota, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Fort Worth to Minneapolis
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,017 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Minneapolis
A local move inside Minneapolis later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Minneapolis are Saint Paul (about 10 mi), Rochester (about 90 mi), Sioux Falls (about 231 mi).
Other routes from Fort Worth
All routes from Fort Worth, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth to Irving, TX | ~26 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Fort Worth to Oklahoma City, OK | ~219 mi | $986 – $1,314 |
| Fort Worth to Tulsa, OK | ~288 mi | $1,296 – $1,728 |
| Fort Worth to Wichita, KS | ~398 mi | $1,791 – $2,388 |
| Fort Worth to Overland Park, KS | ~530 mi | $2,385 – $3,180 |
| Fort Worth to Albuquerque, NM | ~650 mi | $2,925 – $3,900 |
| Fort Worth to Omaha, NE | ~691 mi | $3,110 – $4,146 |
| Fort Worth to Colorado Springs, CO | ~692 mi | $3,114 – $4,152 |
Also moving to Minneapolis: from Saint Paul, MN, from Rochester, MN, from Sioux Falls, SD, from Fargo, ND.
Fort Worth to Minneapolis moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Worth to Minneapolis?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,017 miles cost about $3,432 – $4,577 for a studio, $4,577 – $6,102 for a two-bedroom home and $5,263 – $7,017 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Worth to Minneapolis take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fort Worth to Minneapolis?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,197 – $2,929 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,577 – $6,102 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,295 – $4,393.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Worth to Minneapolis?
Yes. Fort Worth is in Texas and Minneapolis is in Minnesota, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 69 listed movers within 30 miles of Fort Worth hold it.
How many people move from Fort Worth to Minneapolis each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 190 people a year (margin of error ±143) moved from Tarrant County, which contains Fort Worth, to Hennepin County, which contains Minneapolis.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.