Moving from Utah to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Minneapolis it is about 1,148 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,138 to 1,403 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.
- ~1,148 miSalt Lake City → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,166+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 611 people moved from Utah to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±539), and about 2,617 went the other way. Between Salt Lake City and Minneapolis it is about 1,148 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,166 – $6,888 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Utah to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 611 people a year (±539), against about 2,617 (±3,046) from Minnesota to Utah, so Minnesota loses about 2,006 people a year on this exchange. Utah is the 31st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | Hennepin County | 247 ±173 |
| Wasatch County | Ramsey County | 233 ±320* |
| Washington County | Dakota County | 60 ±74* |
| Weber County | Stearns County | 52 ±76* |
| Salt Lake County | Dakota County | 33 ±55* |
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.
Salt Lake City 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 Utah and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Utah to Minnesota
At about 1,148 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,166 – $6,888 for a two-bedroom home and $5,941 – $7,921 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,720 – $4,959; a freight trailer is $2,480 – $3,306.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,875 – $5,166 | $2,790 – $3,720 | $1,860 – $2,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,649 – $6,199 | $3,348 – $4,463 | $2,232 – $2,976 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,166 – $6,888 | $3,720 – $4,959 | $2,480 – $3,306 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,941 – $7,921 | $4,277 – $5,703 | $2,852 – $3,802 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,716 – $8,954 | $4,835 – $6,447 | $3,224 – $4,298 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,749 – $10,332 | $5,579 – $7,439 | $3,720 – $4,959 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,148 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 Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden to Minneapolis | ~1,138 mi | 3–7 days | $5,121 – $6,828 | $5,889 – $7,852 |
| Ogden to Saint Paul | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Salt Lake City to Minneapolis | ~1,148 mi | 3–7 days | $5,166 – $6,888 | $5,941 – $7,921 |
| Provo to Minneapolis | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Salt Lake City to Saint Paul | ~1,157 mi | 3–7 days | $5,207 – $6,942 | $5,987 – $7,983 |
| Provo to Saint Paul | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Ogden to Rochester | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Salt Lake City to Rochester | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Provo to Rochester | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| Saint George to Minneapolis | ~1,384 mi | 7–14 days | $6,228 – $8,304 | $7,162 – $9,550 |
| Saint George to Saint Paul | ~1,392 mi | 7–14 days | $6,264 – $8,352 | $7,204 – $9,605 |
| Saint George to Rochester | ~1,403 mi | 7–14 days | $6,314 – $8,418 | $7,261 – $9,681 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah 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 Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,148 miles. From our model that is $5,166 – $6,888 for a two-bedroom home and $5,941 – $7,921 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,720 – $4,959 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,480 – $3,306. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Utah and Minnesota, distances run from 1,138 to 1,403 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Minnesota take?
Salt Lake City to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Utah to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Utah into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,480 – $3,306 for a two-bedroom home over 1,148 miles against $5,166 – $6,888 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,720 – $4,959, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Utah to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 611 people (±539) moved from Utah to Minnesota that year, against about 2,617 (±3,046) from Minnesota to Utah. That makes Utah the 31st-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.