Houston, TX → St. Paul, MN · Long-distance move
About 1,245 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,260–$7,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 1,099 in St. Paul.
Moving from Houston to St. Paul is a long-distance move of roughly 1,245 road miles, heading north from Texas 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 $5,260 to $7,820 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 22 h 10 min.
On the Houston side there are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,374 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,099 around St. Paul (499 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. Paul.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 3,599 in Houston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Minnesota does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,150 | $3,850 | $4,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,260 | $6,410 | $7,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,410 | $10,260 | $12,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,560 | $14,100 | $17,210 |
$1,730–$2,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,130–$3,130
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,260–$7,820
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 $2,100 to $3,130 for a studio, $3,150 to $4,690 for a one-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,820 for a two-bedroom, $8,410 to $12,510 for a three-bedroom and $11,560 to $17,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,245 road miles (1,055 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 10 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 Texas 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 $1,730 to $2,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,130. 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 Houston–St. Paul corridor.