Alexandria, VA → Minneapolis, MN · Long-distance move
About 1,100 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,070–$7,540, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,203 carriers on the Alexandria side and 1,248 in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis sits about 1,100 miles northwest of Alexandria, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Minnesota that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,070 to $7,540 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 40 min.
On the Alexandria side there are 1,203 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (740 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,248 around Minneapolis (529 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Minneapolis.
Alexandria has a population of about 160,662 and Minneapolis about 430,324. Alexandria is considerably denser (10,702 people per square mile versus 7,962), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,470 | $3,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,040 | $3,710 | $4,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,180 | $7,540 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,110 | $9,880 | $12,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,140 | $13,590 | $16,580 |
$1,580–$2,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,000–$2,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,070–$7,540
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,040 to $4,520 for a one-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,540 for a two-bedroom, $8,110 to $12,060 for a three-bedroom and $11,140 to $16,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,100 road miles (932 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 40 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Minnesota makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Alexandria–Minneapolis corridor.