St. Paul, MN → Dayton, OH · Long-distance move
About 681 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,099 carriers on the St. Paul side and 349 in Dayton.
Dayton sits about 681 miles southeast of St. Paul, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota to Ohio that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $3,790 to $5,640 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 12 h 27 min.
On the St. Paul side there are 1,099 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (499 of them authorized for interstate work), and 349 around Dayton (240 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 Dayton.
St. Paul has a population of about 306,684 and Dayton about 136,688. St. Paul is considerably denser (5,991 people per square mile versus 2,467), 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 Ohio 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 | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,280 | $2,780 | $3,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,790 | $4,630 | $5,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,070 | $7,400 | $9,030 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,340 | $10,180 | $12,420 |
$1,000–$1,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,630–$2,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,790–$5,640
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Paul, MN → Dayton, OH. 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: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC
Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC
Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation
Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC
Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC
Legal name: Jefferson Partners Lp
Legal name: Young Men'S Christian Association Ymca Of The Greater Twin C
Legal name: Dayton Freight Lines INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,280 to $3,390 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,640 for a two-bedroom, $6,070 to $9,030 for a three-bedroom and $8,340 to $12,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 681 road miles (577 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 27 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 Ohio 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 $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,390. 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. Paul–Dayton corridor.