Moving from Texasto Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Minneapolis it is about 1,233 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 911 to 1,545 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston 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 Texas and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Texas to Minnesota
At about 1,233 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,549 – $7,398 for a two-bedroom home and $6,381 – $8,508 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,995 – $5,327; a freight trailer is $2,663 – $3,551.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,161 – $5,549 | $2,996 – $3,995 | $1,997 – $2,663 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,994 – $6,658 | $3,595 – $4,794 | $2,397 – $3,196 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,549 – $7,398 | $3,995 – $5,327 | $2,663 – $3,551 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,381 – $8,508 | $4,594 – $6,126 | $3,063 – $4,084 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,213 – $9,617 | $5,193 – $6,925 | $3,462 – $4,616 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,323 – $11,097 | $5,992 – $7,990 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,233 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 Texas to Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 30 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Rochester | ~911 mi | 3–7 days | $4,100 – $5,466 | $4,714 – $6,286 |
| Amarillo to Rochester | ~917 mi | 3–7 days | $4,127 – $5,502 | $4,745 – $6,327 |
| Plano to Rochester | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Garland to Rochester | ~933 mi | 3–7 days | $4,199 – $5,598 | $4,828 – $6,438 |
| Irving to Rochester | ~943 mi | 3–7 days | $4,244 – $5,658 | $4,880 – $6,507 |
| Dallas to Rochester | ~946 mi | 3–7 days | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
| Amarillo to Minneapolis | ~947 mi | 3–7 days | $4,262 – $5,682 | $4,901 – $6,534 |
| Amarillo to Saint Paul | ~951 mi | 3–7 days | $4,280 – $5,706 | $4,921 – $6,562 |
| Arlington to Rochester | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Fort Worth to Rochester | ~958 mi | 3–7 days | $4,311 – $5,748 | $4,958 – $6,610 |
| McKinney to Minneapolis | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| McKinney to Saint Paul | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Plano to Minneapolis | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Plano to Saint Paul | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Garland to Minneapolis | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Garland to Saint Paul | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Irving to Minneapolis | ~1,003 mi | 3–7 days | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Irving to Saint Paul | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Dallas to Minneapolis | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Dallas to Saint Paul | ~1,008 mi | 3–7 days | $4,536 – $6,048 | $5,216 – $6,955 |
| Arlington to Minneapolis | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Arlington to Saint Paul | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Fort Worth to Minneapolis | ~1,017 mi | 3–7 days | $4,577 – $6,102 | $5,263 – $7,017 |
| Fort Worth to Saint Paul | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Lubbock to Rochester | ~1,028 mi | 3–7 days | $4,626 – $6,168 | $5,320 – $7,093 |
| Lubbock to Minneapolis | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Lubbock to Saint Paul | ~1,068 mi | 3–7 days | $4,806 – $6,408 | $5,527 – $7,369 |
| Austin to Rochester | ~1,158 mi | 3–7 days | $5,211 – $6,948 | $5,993 – $7,990 |
| Houston to Rochester | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Austin to Minneapolis | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Austin to Saint Paul | ~1,219 mi | 7–14 days | $5,486 – $7,314 | $6,308 – $8,411 |
| Houston to Saint Paul | ~1,232 mi | 7–14 days | $5,544 – $7,392 | $6,376 – $8,501 |
| Houston to Minneapolis | ~1,233 mi | 7–14 days | $5,549 – $7,398 | $6,381 – $8,508 |
| San Antonio to Rochester | ~1,238 mi | 7–14 days | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
| San Antonio to Minneapolis | ~1,296 mi | 7–14 days | $5,832 – $7,776 | $6,707 – $8,942 |
| San Antonio to Saint Paul | ~1,297 mi | 7–14 days | $5,837 – $7,782 | $6,712 – $8,949 |
| El Paso to Rochester | ~1,327 mi | 7–14 days | $5,972 – $7,962 | $6,867 – $9,156 |
| Corpus Christi to Rochester | ~1,348 mi | 7–14 days | $6,066 – $8,088 | $6,976 – $9,301 |
| El Paso to Minneapolis | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| El Paso to Saint Paul | ~1,355 mi | 7–14 days | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,012 – $9,349 |
| Laredo to Rochester | ~1,402 mi | 7–14 days | $6,309 – $8,412 | $7,255 – $9,674 |
| Corpus Christi to Minneapolis | ~1,412 mi | 7–14 days | $6,354 – $8,472 | $7,307 – $9,743 |
| Corpus Christi to Saint Paul | ~1,412 mi | 7–14 days | $6,354 – $8,472 | $7,307 – $9,743 |
| Laredo to Minneapolis | ~1,459 mi | 7–14 days | $6,566 – $8,754 | $7,550 – $10,067 |
| Laredo to Saint Paul | ~1,460 mi | 7–14 days | $6,570 – $8,760 | $7,555 – $10,074 |
| McAllen to Rochester | ~1,483 mi | 7–14 days | $6,674 – $8,898 | $7,675 – $10,233 |
| McAllen to Minneapolis | ~1,545 mi | 7–14 days | $6,953 – $9,270 | $7,995 – $10,660 |
| McAllen to Saint Paul | ~1,545 mi | 7–14 days | $6,953 – $9,270 | $7,995 – $10,660 |
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 1,233 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 Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 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 | $5,549 – $7,398 | $6,936 – $9,248 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,976 – $10,635 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Texas
Texas to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,233 miles. From our model that is $5,549 – $7,398 for a two-bedroom home and $6,381 – $8,508 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,995 – $5,327 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,663 – $3,551. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Texas and Minnesota, distances run from 911 to 1,545 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Minnesota take?
Houston to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to Minnesota?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas 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 Texas to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,663 – $3,551 for a two-bedroom home over 1,233 miles against $5,549 – $7,398 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 $7,976 – $10,635 rather than $6,381 – $8,508.