Clovis, CA → St. Cloud, MN · Cross-country move
About 1,709 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,060–$10,500, delivery in 5–10 days, 279 carriers on the Clovis side and 243 in St. Cloud.
Moving from Clovis to St. Cloud is a cross-country move of roughly 1,709 road miles, heading northeast from California to Minnesota.
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 $7,060 to $10,500 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the Clovis side there are 279 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (157 of them authorized for interstate work), and 243 around St. Cloud (91 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 St. Cloud.
Clovis has a population of about 129,347 and St. Cloud about 69,000. Clovis is considerably denser (4,729 people per square mile versus 1,713), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Minnesota than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,060 | $8,610 | $10,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,300 | $13,780 | $16,810 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,530 | $18,940 | $23,110 |
$2,360–$3,330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,550–$3,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,060–$10,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Clovis, CA → St. Cloud, MN. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Paragon Industries INC
Legal name: Conner Logistics INC
Legal name: Go Express LLC
Legal name: Arfsten Transfer INC
Legal name: Andy'S Towing LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,200 for a studio, $4,240 to $6,300 for a one-bedroom, $7,060 to $10,500 for a two-bedroom, $11,300 to $16,810 for a three-bedroom and $15,530 to $23,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,709 road miles (1,448 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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 $2,360 to $3,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,550 to $3,740. 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 Clovis–St. Cloud corridor.