St. Cloud, MN → Branson, MO · Long-distance move
About 729 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,890–$5,790, delivery in 2–5 days, 243 carriers on the St. Cloud side and 19 in Branson.
The route from St. Cloud, MN to Branson, MO covers roughly 729 miles by road, a south-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 $3,890 to $5,790 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 13 h 16 min.
On the St. Cloud side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Branson (13 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 Branson.
St. Cloud has a population of about 69,000 and Branson about 13,000. St. Cloud is considerably denser (1,713 people per square mile versus 592), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Minnesota, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,330 | $2,850 | $3,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,890 | $4,750 | $5,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,230 | $7,590 | $9,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,560 | $10,440 | $12,740 |
$1,050–$1,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,670–$2,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,890–$5,790
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Cloud, MN → Branson, MO. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,320 for a studio, $2,330 to $3,470 for a one-bedroom, $3,890 to $5,790 for a two-bedroom, $6,230 to $9,260 for a three-bedroom and $8,560 to $12,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 729 road miles (618 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 16 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 Missouri 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 $1,050 to $1,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,460. 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 St. Cloud–Branson corridor.