Minneapolis, MN → Hutchinson, KS · Long-distance move
About 629 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,630–$5,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,248 carriers on the Minneapolis side and 21 in Hutchinson.
The route from Minneapolis, MN to Hutchinson, KS covers roughly 629 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,630 to $5,400 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 11 h 33 min.
On the Minneapolis side there are 1,248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (529 of them authorized for interstate work), and 21 around Hutchinson (15 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 Hutchinson.
Minneapolis has a population of about 430,324 and Hutchinson about 40,000. Minneapolis is considerably denser (7,962 people per square mile versus 1,628), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in Minnesota, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,650 | $3,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,420 | $5,400 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,810 | $7,080 | $8,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,980 | $9,730 | $11,880 |
$950–$1,340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,580–$2,330
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,630–$5,400
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.
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Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,450 to $2,160 for a studio, $2,180 to $3,240 for a one-bedroom, $3,630 to $5,400 for a two-bedroom, $5,810 to $8,640 for a three-bedroom and $7,980 to $11,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 629 road miles (533 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 33 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 Minnesota into Kansas 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 $950 to $1,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,330. 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 Minneapolis–Hutchinson corridor.