Rochester, MN → San Angelo, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,145 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,010–$7,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 28 in San Angelo.
Moving from Rochester to San Angelo is a long-distance move of roughly 1,145 road miles, heading southwest from Minnesota to Texas.
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 $5,010 to $7,450 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 27 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 28 around San Angelo (9 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 San Angelo.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and San Angelo about 100,640. Rochester is considerably denser (2,187 people per square mile versus 1,673), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas 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 | $2,000 | $2,440 | $2,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,660 | $4,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,010 | $6,110 | $7,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,010 | $9,770 | $11,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,020 | $13,430 | $16,390 |
$1,630–$2,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,040–$3,000
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,010–$7,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Rochester, MN → San Angelo, TX. 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: Bennett Moving LLC
Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC
Legal name: Channel One INC
Legal name: Huseman Logistics INC
Legal name: Beta Alpha Zeta INC
Legal name: Desert Winds Group LTD
Legal name: McMedia Solutions LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,980 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,470 for a one-bedroom, $5,010 to $7,450 for a two-bedroom, $8,010 to $11,920 for a three-bedroom and $11,020 to $16,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,145 road miles (971 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 27 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 Minnesota into Texas 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 $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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–San Angelo corridor.