Mankato, MN → Walla Walla, WA · Long-distance move
About 1,404 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,130–$9,120, delivery in 3–7 days, 116 carriers on the Mankato side and 10 in Walla Walla.
Moving from Mankato to Walla Walla is a long-distance move of roughly 1,404 road miles, heading west from Minnesota to Washington.
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 $6,130 to $9,120 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 10 around Walla Walla (4 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 Walla Walla.
Mankato has a population of about 45,000 and Walla Walla about 34,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,236 and 2,426 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 | $2,450 | $2,990 | $3,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,680 | $4,490 | $5,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,130 | $7,480 | $9,120 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,810 | $11,960 | $14,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,490 | $16,450 | $20,070 |
$2,040–$2,880
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,270–$3,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,130–$9,120
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: Edwin Chad Harshfield
Legal name: Jj Haul Away LLC
Legal name: Larry Hagen
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,450 to $3,650 for a studio, $3,680 to $5,470 for a one-bedroom, $6,130 to $9,120 for a two-bedroom, $9,810 to $14,600 for a three-bedroom and $13,490 to $20,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,404 road miles (1,190 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 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 $2,040 to $2,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,340. 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–Walla Walla corridor.