Mankato, MN → Bloomington, IL · Regional long-distance move
About 426 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,240–$4,820, delivery in 1–3 days, 116 carriers on the Mankato side and 31 in Bloomington.
The route from Mankato, MN to Bloomington, IL covers roughly 426 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,240 to $4,820 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 8 h 3 min.
On the Mankato side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (69 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Bloomington (20 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 Bloomington.
Mankato has a population of about 45,000 and Bloomington about 79,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,236 and 2,902 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,940 | $2,370 | $2,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,240 | $3,950 | $4,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,180 | $6,320 | $7,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,130 | $8,690 | $10,610 |
$590–$830
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,400–$2,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,240–$4,820
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Mankato, MN → Bloomington, IL. 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: Waletich Corporation
Legal name: Mankato Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Tmt Mankato LLC
Legal name: Nu-Way Transportation Services INC
Legal name: Freelance Mover LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,300 to $1,930 for a studio, $1,940 to $2,890 for a one-bedroom, $3,240 to $4,820 for a two-bedroom, $5,180 to $7,710 for a three-bedroom and $7,130 to $10,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 426 road miles (361 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 3 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Minnesota into Illinois 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 $590 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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 Mankato–Bloomington corridor.