Mankato, MN → Oak Park, IL · Regional long-distance move
About 413 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,190–$4,750, delivery in 1–3 days, 116 carriers on the Mankato side and 1,244 in Oak Park.
The route from Mankato, MN to Oak Park, IL covers roughly 413 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 $3,190 to $4,750 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 7 h 49 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 1,244 around Oak Park (906 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 Oak Park.
Mankato has a population of about 45,000 and Oak Park about 54,000. Oak Park is the denser city (11,613 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 | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,910 | $2,340 | $2,850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,190 | $3,890 | $4,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,110 | $6,230 | $7,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,020 | $8,560 | $10,450 |
$570–$810
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,190–$4,750
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.
Legal name: Waletich Corporation
Legal name: Mankato Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Tmt Mankato LLC
Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC
Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,910 to $2,850 for a one-bedroom, $3,190 to $4,750 for a two-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,600 for a three-bedroom and $7,020 to $10,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 413 road miles (350 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 49 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 $570 to $810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,040. 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–Oak Park corridor.