Richmond, VA → St. Paul, MN · Long-distance move
About 1,130 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,140–$7,650, delivery in 3–7 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 1,099 in St. Paul.
St. Paul sits about 1,130 miles northwest of Richmond, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Minnesota that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,140 to $7,650 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 20 h 11 min.
On the Richmond side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 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.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and St. Paul about 306,684. St. Paul is the denser city (5,991 people per square mile versus 3,783 in Richmond), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,060 | $2,510 | $3,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,090 | $3,760 | $4,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,140 | $6,270 | $7,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,230 | $10,040 | $12,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,310 | $13,800 | $16,830 |
$1,610–$2,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,030–$2,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,140–$7,650
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 $2,060 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,090 to $4,590 for a one-bedroom, $5,140 to $7,650 for a two-bedroom, $8,230 to $12,240 for a three-bedroom and $11,310 to $16,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,130 road miles (958 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 11 min.
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 Virginia 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 $1,610 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,980. 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 Richmond–St. Paul corridor.