--- title: Moving from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Reno | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/minneapolis-to-reno/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Reno # Moving from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Reno Minneapolis-St. Paul to Reno is about 1,760 miles by road, roughly 30 hours of free-flow driving, with I-80 carrying 800 of those miles. You book the move with O'Brien's in Sparks, and we coordinate it from your Minneapolis-St. Paul home through the Bekins network. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Reno-Sparks 1,760 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 30 h 3 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 4 - Main roads I-80, I-90, MN 60 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $99,833 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,440 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $374,000 | $502,300 | | January average high | 24 F | 48 F | | July average high | 83 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 51.2 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Minnesota to Nevada (2024) about 1,132 - Moved from Nevada to Minnesota (2024) about 1,409 - Moved into Washoe County from Hennepin County, Minnesota, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, per year about 22 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 44 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Reno is 1,760 road miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul. The metro area has about 3.7 million residents, and the Census counts about 22 people a year moving to Washoe County from Hennepin County, Minnesota and Le Sueur County, Minnesota (2016 to 2020 estimates), but the margin of error is as large as the estimate, so the safest reading is that households travel in both directions. ## The drive: 1,760 miles from Sparks to Minneapolis-St. Paul From the warehouse at 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks, Minneapolis-St. Paul is 1,760 miles away by road, or 30 h 6 min at free-flow speed. Plan on four driving days at 500 miles a day. The straight-line figure is 1,400 miles, which means the road adds about 361. None of this sets the delivery date, since the delivery window comes from your written estimate. The routing tool breaks the trip into its main roads: I-80 for 800 miles, I-90 for 540 miles, Minnesota 60 for 96 miles and Wyoming 220 for 64 miles. I-80 is the backbone, at about 45 percent of the distance. The Twin Cities route starts on I-90 and not I-80. It covers 540 miles on I-90, 96 on Minnesota 60, 64 on Wyoming 220 and 800 on I-80, with connectors making up the rest. In plain terms, the route runs southwest across southern Minnesota and South Dakota, cuts across Wyoming, then joins I-80 for the run through Utah and Nevada. Hennepin County is the main origin county in the Census flow data, and a Minneapolis or St. Paul address brings its own winter considerations at the start. ## Reading the road numbers A driver covering 500 miles a day would finish three full days and then a short final stretch of about 260 miles. The free-flow time implies an average pace near 58 miles per hour. Expect to set your watch back two hours on the way, since Reno runs on Pacific Time. If you follow the truck in your own vehicle, the long I-80 stretch is where fuel, food and rest stops are easiest to find. The connector roads that make up the remaining 260 miles are the short, busy pieces at the start and end. ## Terrain and weather on the way Minneapolis sits at 866 feet and Reno at about 4,930. The routing tool lists no named pass, but this is the coldest origin in the batch, with a January low near 8.8 degrees and about 51 inches of snow a year. The plains of South Dakota and Wyoming expose the road to wind, so a winter move calls for flexibility on departure day. Minnesota's 511 map and Wyoming's road map are the two to watch. Before loading day, check the state road-conditions site listed below for the start of the route and the Nevada road map (NDOT) for the finish. ## Timing the trip and planning your own drive Timing a move from Minneapolis-St. Paul comes down to two seasons: the winter weeks, when a storm anywhere along the 1,760 miles can stretch the schedule, and the summer weeks, when demand is highest. A winter move still works, and your estimator builds weather time into the plan. Because I-80 carries about 45 percent of the distance, a closure or crash on that one road affects the whole trip, and planners leave slack in the schedule for it. Driving behind the truck yourself? Count on four days, fill the tank before the longest empty stretches, and book lodging in advance during summer. ## What changes when you arrive in Reno The Census median rent in Minneapolis-St. Paul is $1,371 a month and the median home value is $362,200; in Reno city they are $1,556 and $548,300. The Census median household income in Reno city is $80,760, against $80,846 in Minneapolis-St. Paul. The table above puts both ends side by side. Weather differs too. In Minneapolis-St. Paul the January low is 8.8 degrees and the July high is 83.4, with 32 inches of precipitation a year; in Reno they are 26.1 and 93.9, with 7.3 inches of precipitation and about 21 inches of snow. Median household income is $80,846 in Minneapolis and $80,760 in Reno city, almost identical, so the comparison comes down to housing and weather. Reno has a January low of 26.1 against 8.8 in Minneapolis, and snowfall of about 21 inches against about 51. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book with O'Brien's, a Bekins Van Lines agent since 1955, and we coordinate the Minneapolis-St. Paul move through the Bekins network. When the shipment reaches Northern Nevada we deliver and unpack it, and we store it in Sparks if your home is not ready. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Long-distance moves are priced by weight, and your estimate is itemized and in writing. You can start with a phone ballpark at 775-359-6683, an online request or a free in-home estimate, and you get an itemized inventory and condition report before packing. The in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep. A gap between homes is common, and the Sparks warehouse (30,000 square feet) can hold the shipment until you are ready, with vault storage from $40 per month. For the order of events, read [how an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). ## Getting settled in Reno After you arrive, the Nevada DMV expects new residents to register a vehicle and apply for a Nevada license within 30 days. The [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) covers utilities, schools and county services, and the [Minnesota page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-minnesota/) covers what changes from your state. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Minnesota 511 road conditions](https://511mn.org/) - [Wyoming Department of Transportation travel information](https://wyoroad.info/) - [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving to Reno from Minnesota](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-minnesota/) - [Moving from Reno to Minneapolis-St. Paul](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-minneapolis/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How many miles is Minneapolis-St. Paul to Reno? About 1,760 miles by road from our Sparks warehouse, mostly on I-80. A straight line is about 1,400 miles. ### How long does the drive from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Reno take? Free-flow driving is about 30 h 6 min, or four days at 500 miles a day. That is road time only. Your delivery date comes from your written estimate and the delivery window it sets. ### Is a winter move from Minneapolis a bad idea? It can be done, but the plan includes weather time. Late spring through early fall is generally easier on both ends, and your written estimate sets the delivery window whichever season you choose. ### Do I book with O'Brien's or with the van line? You book with O'Brien's in Sparks. We coordinate your move from Minneapolis-St. Paul through the Bekins network and handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide! ### Owner's reply Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future. L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. M Michelle C. August 28, 2024 Extremely happy with the moving experience. The moving team showed up on time, friendly and polite. They did a wonderful job moving our boxes and furniture to the new location. We moved a three bedroom home and I could not be more pleased with the employees who assisted with the move. Highly recommend O'Brien moving for your move. ### Owner's reply Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear about the move experience you had with our company and glad to know we met your expectations! It means a lot to us to know that. Thank you for choosing us as your moving partner. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070