St. Paul, MN → Rochester, MN · Short-haul move
About 84 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,450–$2,160, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,099 carriers on the St. Paul side and 116 in Rochester.
Rochester sits about 84 miles southeast of St. Paul, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,450 and $2,160, before packing or storage.
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 116 around Rochester (72 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 Rochester.
St. Paul has a population of about 306,684 and Rochester about 124,292. St. Paul is considerably denser (5,991 people per square mile versus 2,187), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $830 | $1,010 | $1,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $940 | $1,140 | $1,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,170 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
$240–$330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,450–$2,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Paul, MN → Rochester, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $830 to $1,230 for a studio, $940 to $1,390 for a one-bedroom, $1,450 to $2,160 for a two-bedroom, $2,180 to $3,240 for a three-bedroom and $3,170 to $4,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 84 road miles (72 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 9 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both St. Paul and Rochester 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 $240 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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–Rochester corridor.