Minneapolis, MN → Mankato, MN · Short-haul move
About 77 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,110, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,248 carriers on the Minneapolis side and 116 in Mankato.
Moving from Minneapolis to Mankato is a short-haul move of roughly 77 road miles, heading southwest within Minnesota.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 2 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,110, before packing or storage.
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 116 around Mankato (69 interstate). For an in-state 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 Mankato.
Minneapolis has a population of about 430,324 and Mankato about 45,000. Minneapolis is considerably denser (7,962 people per square mile versus 2,236), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $800 | $980 | $1,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $910 | $1,110 | $1,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,140 | $2,610 | $3,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,120 | $3,800 | $4,640 |
$230–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,420–$2,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Minneapolis, MN → Mankato, 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.
Legal name: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC
Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC
Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation
Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC
Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC
Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp
Legal name: Young Men'S Christian Association Ymca Of The Greater Twin C
Legal name: Waletich Corporation
Legal name: Mankato Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Tmt Mankato LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $800 to $1,190 for a studio, $910 to $1,360 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,110 for a two-bedroom, $2,140 to $3,180 for a three-bedroom and $3,120 to $4,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 77 road miles (65 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 2 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Minneapolis and Mankato are in Minnesota, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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–Mankato corridor.