St. Cloud, MN → Mankato, MN · Short-haul move
About 111 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,040–$3,030, delivery in 1–2 days, 243 carriers on the St. Cloud side and 116 in Mankato.
The route from St. Cloud, MN to Mankato, MN covers roughly 111 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 37 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,040 and $3,030, before packing or storage.
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 116 around Mankato (69 interstate). For an in-state 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.
St. Cloud has a population of about 69,000 and Mankato about 45,000. Mankato is the denser city (2,236 people per square mile versus 1,713 in St. Cloud), 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 | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,880 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,040 | $2,490 | $3,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,260 | $3,980 | $4,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,480 | $5,470 | $6,670 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,040–$3,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Cloud, MN → Mankato, MN. 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: Arfsten Transfer INC
Legal name: Andy'S Towing LLC
Legal name: Waletich Corporation
Legal name: Mankato Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Tmt Mankato LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,270 to $1,880 for a one-bedroom, $2,040 to $3,030 for a two-bedroom, $3,260 to $4,850 for a three-bedroom and $4,480 to $6,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 111 road miles (94 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 37 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both St. Cloud and Mankato are in Minnesota, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,650. 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–Mankato corridor.