Kansas City, KS → Minneapolis, MN · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to Minneapolis

About 484 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,260–$4,850, delivery in 1–3 days, 421 carriers on the Kansas City side and 1,248 in Minneapolis.

484 miroad distance
9 h 3 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,260–$4,8502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kansas City, Kansas
To: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 484 miles (411 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 3 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 421 (339 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,248 (529 interstate)

Reverse: Minneapolis → Kansas City

Moving from Kansas City to Minneapolis is a regional long-distance move of roughly 484 road miles, heading north from Kansas 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 $3,260 to $4,850 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 3 min.

On the Kansas City side there are 421 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (339 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.

Kansas City has a population of about 157,805 and Minneapolis about 430,324. Minneapolis is the denser city (7,962 people per square mile versus 1,256 in Kansas City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Minnesota is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Kansas City to Minneapolis

Full-service estimate for 484 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,300	$1,590	$1,940
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,950	$2,380	$2,910
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,260	$3,970	$4,850
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,210	$6,360	$7,760
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,170	$8,740	$10,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$800–$1,130

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,140

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

Full-service mover

$3,260–$4,850

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Kansas City (origin)

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 90053
MC: 319061
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66106 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 64159
MC: 66886
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64108 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT: 264809
MC: 179486
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (913) 573-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Convoy Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 230360
MC: 167183
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (913) 371-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC

USDOT: 3964808
MC: 1479739
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (913) 820-7472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rmjk Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3013620
MC: 30465
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (913) 281-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3037609
MC: 43068
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64120 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (806) 412-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & S Enterprise Of Kansas City INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2116647
MC: 737778
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64120 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 421 movers in Kansas City

Near Minneapolis (destination)

Bay And Bay

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC

USDOT: 125630
MC: 87231
Based in: Eagan, MN 55121 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 360 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (651) 480-7961 Route Verify on FMCSA

Berger Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125665
MC: 35358
Based in: Saint Paul, MN 55113 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 221 trucks, 216 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (651) 634-3463 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dli

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC

USDOT: 618375
MC: 700327
Based in: Oakdale, MN 55128 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 213 trucks, 213 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (651) 631-5918 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sleep Number

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation

USDOT: 1245045
MC: 1516428
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55404 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (763) 551-7019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Statewide Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC

USDOT: 4167647
MC: 1602419
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55432 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (763) 218-0508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Blue Boxes

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC

USDOT: 978545
MC: 451529
Based in: New Brighton, MN 55112 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 113 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Route Verify on FMCSA

Jefferson Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp

USDOT: 116763
MC: 252540
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55404 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 108 trucks, 133 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (612) 359-3455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ygtc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Young Men'S Christian Association Ymca Of The Greater Twin C

USDOT: 1514687
MC: 1151708
Based in: Minneapolis, MN 55402 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 224 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (612) 230-3611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,248 movers in Minneapolis

Tips for this move

Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.
Plan a first-night kit for Minneapolis: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,300 to $1,940 for a studio, $1,950 to $2,910 for a one-bedroom, $3,260 to $4,850 for a two-bedroom, $5,210 to $7,760 for a three-bedroom and $7,170 to $10,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Minneapolis from Kansas City?

About 484 road miles (411 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Kansas 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 Kansas City to Minneapolis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,140. 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 Kansas City–Minneapolis corridor.