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Movers in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota at about 400,070 residents, and the centre of Anoka County. It generates more moving volume than anywhere else in the state, both local jobs inside the metro and interstate shipments heading out of Minnesota entirely.
- Licensed motor carrier, not a broker
- Crews across the Minneapolis metro
- Interstate lanes out of Minnesota daily
- High-rise access, COIs and elevator bookings
Moving in Minneapolis
Winter is a handling problem, not just a scheduling one. In subzero temperatures electronics, instruments and anything with liquid in it need to be packed differently, and carries take longer because everything has to be staged inside. Summer is the easy season here and books out first.
In Minneapolis specifically, that means confirming building access and parking before the crew is dispatched rather than on the morning of the move. The closest market we also cover is Rochester, 90 miles out. The nearest large market outside Minnesota is Sioux Falls, SD, about 240 miles and 1 day away.
Because Minneapolis is the busiest market in Minnesota, dates here go first — especially May through August. Booking early is the difference between your preferred week and whatever is left.
Distances from Minneapolis
Approximate driving distance and a realistic transit window. Windows come from federal limits on driving hours, not from guesswork.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 240 mi | 1 day |
| Madison, WI | 270 mi | 1–2 days |
| Des Moines, IA | 280 mi | 1–2 days |
| Rockford, IL | 330 mi | 1–2 days |
| Omaha, NE | 350 mi | 1–2 days |
ZIP codes in Minneapolis
The delivery area is wider than this list — these are the codes that come up most.
- 55401
- 55402
- 55403
- 55404
- 55405
- 55406
- 55407
- 55408
- 55409
- 55410
- 55411
- 55412
Other cities we serve in Minnesota
Routes from Minneapolis
Moving in Minneapolis: common questions
Which Minneapolis ZIP codes do you cover?
55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408 and the rest of the delivery area. An address on the edge of the city limits changes nothing about the price — it only matters for whether a full-size truck can reach the door.
How fast can you deliver out of Minneapolis?
Local jobs load and unload the same day. Further out: Sioux Falls, SD — 240 mi, 1 day; Madison, WI — 270 mi, 1–2 days; Des Moines, IA — 280 mi, 1–2 days. Past roughly 400 miles it becomes a long-haul schedule, and delivery is a window rather than a fixed hour.
Do you serve the rest of Anoka County?
Yes. Minneapolis is what people search for, but crews run throughout Anoka County and the surrounding towns.
Do you handle Minneapolis high-rise and apartment moves?
Yes, and that is most of the volume in a city this size. Buildings here typically want a certificate of insurance naming them and a reserved freight elevator, often several business days ahead. Ask your building manager for their requirements the day you book.
Get a free Minneapolis moving quote
Tell us where you are going and when. One company calls you back — United Relocation, not ten brokers.