Mankato, MN → Port Angeles, WA · Cross-country move
About 1,685 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,710–$9,980, delivery in 5–10 days, 116 carriers on the Mankato side and 11 in Port Angeles.
Port Angeles sits about 1,685 miles west of Mankato, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $6,710 to $9,980 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).
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 11 around Port Angeles (2 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 Port Angeles.
Mankato has a population of about 45,000 and Port Angeles about 20,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,236 and 1,864 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Minnesota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,030 | $4,910 | $5,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,710 | $8,180 | $9,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,730 | $13,090 | $15,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,760 | $18,000 | $21,960 |
$2,330–$3,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,520–$3,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,710–$9,980
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Mankato, MN → Port Angeles, WA. 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: Jayhawk Enterprises INC
Legal name: Dustin Derma
Legal name: Francesco Sassone
Legal name: Paul M Creech Pianos And Music Academy
Legal name: Glavin Moving Company
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,680 to $3,990 for a studio, $4,030 to $5,990 for a one-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,980 for a two-bedroom, $10,730 to $15,970 for a three-bedroom and $14,760 to $21,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,685 road miles (1,428 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington 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 $2,330 to $3,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,710. 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–Port Angeles corridor.