Rochester, MN → Knoxville, TN · Long-distance move
About 844 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,190–$6,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 229 in Knoxville.
The route from Rochester, MN to Knoxville, TN covers roughly 844 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,190 to $6,240 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 15 min.
On the Rochester side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 of them authorized for interstate work), and 229 around Knoxville (129 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 Knoxville.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and Knoxville about 202,021. The two cities have comparable density (2,187 and 1,933 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Tennessee than in Minnesota, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,740 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,190 | $5,110 | $6,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,710 | $8,180 | $9,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,230 | $11,250 | $13,730 |
$1,170–$1,650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,770–$2,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,190–$6,240
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.
Legal name: Bennett Moving LLC
Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC
Legal name: Channel One INC
Legal name: Jims Garage & Wrecker Service LLC
Legal name: Hackney Home Furnishings INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,740 for a one-bedroom, $4,190 to $6,240 for a two-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,980 for a three-bedroom and $9,230 to $13,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 844 road miles (715 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 15 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 Tennessee 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 $1,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 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 Rochester–Knoxville corridor.