Hilo, HI → St. Cloud, MN · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to St. Cloud

About 4,555 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,450–$18,520, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 243 in St. Cloud.

4,555 miroad distance
79 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,450–$18,5202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 4,555 miles (3,860 straight-line)
Drive time: 79 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 243 (91 interstate)

Reverse: St. Cloud → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to St. Cloud is a cross-country move of roughly 4,555 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii 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 $12,450 to $18,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 79 hours (9 driving days).

On the Hilo side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 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.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and St. Cloud about 69,000. St. Cloud is the denser city (1,713 people per square mile versus 824 in Hilo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Minnesota than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Hilo to St. Cloud

Full-service estimate for 4,555 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,980	$6,070	$7,410
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,470	$9,110	$11,110
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,450	$15,180	$18,520
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$19,920	$24,290	$29,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$27,390	$33,400	$40,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,330–$8,940

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$5,090–$7,480

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$12,450–$18,520

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Hilo (origin)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

Near St. Cloud (destination)

Spee Dee Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 247570
MC: 171133
Based in: St Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 560 trucks, 1,025 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (320) 251-6697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ats INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 606920
MC: 286926
Based in: Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 318 trucks, 291 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (320) 255-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Huls Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2825526
MC: 395713
Based in: St Joseph, MN 56374 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (320) 363-7915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cool Fuel Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Arfsten Transfer INC

USDOT: 242597
MC: 173128
Based in: Clearwater, MN 55320 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (320) 558-9307 Route Verify on FMCSA

Interstate Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Andy'S Towing LLC

USDOT: 2551684
MC: 889071
Based in: St Cloud, MN 56304 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (320) 251-5691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ad Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3548179
MC: 1187304
Based in: Saint Cloud, MN 56303 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (612) 876-8721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unique Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2896983
MC: 1347632
Based in: Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (320) 237-3776 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deero LLC Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3718717
MC: 1308072
Based in: Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (310) 985-3489 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in St. Cloud

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to St. Cloud?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,980 to $7,410 for a studio, $7,470 to $11,110 for a one-bedroom, $12,450 to $18,520 for a two-bedroom, $19,920 to $29,630 for a three-bedroom and $27,390 to $40,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Cloud from Hilo?

About 4,555 road miles (3,860 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 79 hours (9 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Hawaii 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hilo to St. Cloud?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,330 to $8,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,090 to $7,480. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Hilo–St. Cloud corridor.