Murfreesboro, TN → St. Paul, MN · Long-distance move
About 849 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,210–$6,260, delivery in 2–5 days, 282 carriers on the Murfreesboro side and 1,099 in St. Paul.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to St. Paul, MN covers roughly 849 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,210 to $6,260 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 15 h 20 min.
On the Murfreesboro side there are 282 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 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.
Murfreesboro has a population of about 171,178 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 2,429 in Murfreesboro), 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 | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,080 | $3,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,210 | $5,130 | $6,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,730 | $8,210 | $10,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,250 | $11,280 | $13,770 |
$1,170–$1,660
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,780–$2,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,210–$6,260
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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,750 for a one-bedroom, $4,210 to $6,260 for a two-bedroom, $6,730 to $10,010 for a three-bedroom and $9,250 to $13,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 849 road miles (719 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 20 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 $1,170 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,610. 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 Murfreesboro–St. Paul corridor.