Memphis, TN → St. Paul, MN · Long-distance move
About 826 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,150–$6,170, delivery in 2–5 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 1,099 in St. Paul.
Moving from Memphis to St. Paul is a long-distance move of roughly 826 road miles, heading north from Tennessee to Minnesota.
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 $4,150 to $6,170 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 57 min.
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,099 around St. Paul (499 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 St. Paul.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 2,132 in Memphis), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Minnesota is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Minnesota does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,660 | $2,020 | $2,470 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,490 | $3,040 | $3,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,150 | $5,060 | $6,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,640 | $8,100 | $9,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,130 | $11,130 | $13,580 |
$1,150–$1,620
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,760–$2,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,150–$6,170
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Memphis, TN → St. Paul, MN. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,470 for a studio, $2,490 to $3,700 for a one-bedroom, $4,150 to $6,170 for a two-bedroom, $6,640 to $9,880 for a three-bedroom and $9,130 to $13,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 826 road miles (700 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 57 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Tennessee into Minnesota 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 $1,150 to $1,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,580. 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 Memphis–St. Paul corridor.