Mankato, MN → Prescott, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,397 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,750–$8,550, delivery in 3–7 days, 116 carriers on the Mankato side and 32 in Prescott.
Moving from Mankato to Prescott is a long-distance move of roughly 1,397 road miles, heading southwest from Minnesota to Arizona.
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 $5,750 to $8,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 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 32 around Prescott (13 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 Prescott.
Mankato has a population of about 45,000 and Prescott about 47,000. Mankato is considerably denser (2,236 people per square mile versus 931), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,800 | $3,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,450 | $4,210 | $5,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,750 | $7,010 | $8,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,200 | $11,220 | $13,680 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,640 | $15,420 | $18,810 |
$2,040–$2,870
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,270–$3,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,750–$8,550
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Mankato, MN → Prescott, AZ. 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: Run And See Moving Assistants LLC
Legal name: Central Trucking Services LLC
Legal name: McWhites Transfer INC
Legal name: Bianconi Properties LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,300 to $3,420 for a studio, $3,450 to $5,130 for a one-bedroom, $5,750 to $8,550 for a two-bedroom, $9,200 to $13,680 for a three-bedroom and $12,640 to $18,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,397 road miles (1,184 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Arizona 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 $2,040 to $2,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,330. 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–Prescott corridor.