Mankato, MN → Minneapolis, MN · Short-haul move
About 77 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,110, delivery in 1–2 days, 116 carriers on the Mankato side and 1,248 in Minneapolis.
Moving from Mankato to Minneapolis is a short-haul move of roughly 77 road miles, heading northeast within Minnesota.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 2 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,110, before packing or storage.
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 1,248 around Minneapolis (529 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Mankato has a population of about 45,000 and Minneapolis about 430,324. Minneapolis is the denser city (7,962 people per square mile versus 2,236 in Mankato), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $800 | $980 | $1,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $910 | $1,110 | $1,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,140 | $2,610 | $3,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,120 | $3,800 | $4,640 |
$230–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,420–$2,110
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 $800 to $1,190 for a studio, $910 to $1,360 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,110 for a two-bedroom, $2,140 to $3,180 for a three-bedroom and $3,120 to $4,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 77 road miles (65 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 2 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Mankato and Minneapolis are in Minnesota, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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–Minneapolis corridor.