Moving from Texas to 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 (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.
- ~1,233 miHouston → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,549+2-bedroom, movers
- 48City routes priced
In short
About 4,579 people moved from Texas to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,736), and about 6,098 went the other way. Between Houston and Minneapolis it is about 1,233 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,549 – $7,398 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,579 people a year (±1,736), against about 6,098 (±2,078) from Minnesota to Texas, so Minnesota loses about 1,519 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 8th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | Hennepin County | 306 ±137 |
| Travis County | Hennepin County | 235 ±233 |
| Val Verde County | Olmsted County | 203 ±249* |
| Tarrant County | Hennepin County | 190 ±143 |
| Starr County | Dakota County | 157 ±187* |
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.
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. 4 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas 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 Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Texas into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
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, about $3,995 – $5,327, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,579 people (±1,736) moved from Texas to Minnesota that year, against about 6,098 (±2,078) from Minnesota to Texas. That makes Texas the 8th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.