Savannah, GA → Mankato, MN · Long-distance move

Movers from Savannah to Mankato

About 1,283 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,350–$7,960, delivery in 3–7 days, 285 carriers on the Savannah side and 116 in Mankato.

1,283 miroad distance
22 h 49 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,350–$7,9602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Savannah, Georgia
To: Mankato, Minnesota
Road distance: ≈ 1,283 miles (1,087 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 49 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 285 (170 interstate)
Movers at destination: 116 (69 interstate)

Reverse: Mankato → Savannah

Moving from Savannah to Mankato is a long-distance move of roughly 1,283 road miles, heading northwest from Georgia to Minnesota.

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 $5,350 to $7,960 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 22 h 49 min.

On the Savannah side there are 285 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (170 of them authorized for interstate work), and 116 around Mankato (69 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 Mankato.

Savannah has a population of about 149,440 and Mankato about 45,000. Mankato is the denser city (2,236 people per square mile versus 1,384 in Savannah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Savannah to Mankato

Full-service estimate for 1,283 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,140	$2,610	$3,180
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,210	$3,920	$4,780
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,350	$6,530	$7,960
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,560	$10,440	$12,740
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,770	$14,360	$17,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,500

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,170–$3,180

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,350–$7,960

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Savannah (origin)

Beast &queen Lllp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4329850
MC: 1690402
Based in: Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40,001 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (912) 940-6386 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Weight Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1716174
MC: 629425
Based in: Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 144 trucks, 144 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (912) 629-0990 Route Verify on FMCSA

East Coast Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2422038
MC: 82976
Based in: Savannah, GA 31408 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 108 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (912) 748-7638 Route Verify on FMCSA

H And R Trucking

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Port City Logistics INC

USDOT: 949323
MC: 519914
Based in: Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (912) 298-7150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Savannah River Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2023162
MC: 711530
Based in: Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (912) 450-0202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intermodal Cargo Services Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 814696
MC: 222137
Based in: Savannah, GA 31401 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (912) 964-1303 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eth Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3176566
MC: 122866
Based in: Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 31 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (815) 483-1443 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 261996
MC: 178110
Based in: Savannah, GA 31405 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (912) 232-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 285 movers in Savannah

Near Mankato (destination)

Waletich Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Waletich Corporation

USDOT: 917240
MC: 396840
Based in: Kasota, MN 56050 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 270 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (507) 931-2000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Specialized INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1215999
MC: 482672
Based in: Mankato, MN 56001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (507) 345-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Volk Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 646587
MC: 301279
Based in: Mankato, MN 56001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (507) 388-1683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kato Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mankato Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT: 3145946
MC: 1547238
Based in: Mankato, MN 56001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (507) 388-9329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mankato LLC

USDOT: 3371544
MC: 1080976
Based in: Mankato, MN 56001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (507) 702-3087 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anytime Towing & Recovery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3749604
MC: 1330552
Based in: Mankato, MN 56001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (507) 317-8562 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mankato Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3125369
MC: 90232
Based in: Kasota, MN 56050 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (507) 382-9491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asu Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4539404
MC: 1801154
Based in: Mankato, MN 56001 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (612) 850-9533 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 116 movers in Mankato

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Mankato if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Savannah to Mankato?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,180 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,780 for a one-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,960 for a two-bedroom, $8,560 to $12,740 for a three-bedroom and $11,770 to $17,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Mankato from Savannah?

About 1,283 road miles (1,087 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Georgia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Savannah to Mankato?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,180. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Savannah–Mankato corridor.