Minneapolis, MN to Chicago, IL Moving Truck Gas Cost

Fuel cost by truck size

Based on 412 miles, a gas price of $4.443 and a diesel price of $6.352 a gallon. Towing a car on a trailer or dolly lowers fuel economy by about 15%.

Truck	MPG	Gallons	Fuel cost	Towing a car
Cargo van	16	26	$114	$135
10 to 12 ft truck	11	37	$166	$196
15 to 17 ft truck	9	46	$203	$239
20 to 22 ft truck	8	52	$229	$269
26 ft truck	7	59	$262	$308
26 ft truck (diesel)	8	52	$327	$385

The gap between the smallest and largest trucks on this route is about $147 in fuel alone, so it pays to rent only as much truck as you need.

Fuel prices at each end of the move

Where	Gas	Diesel	Price basis
Minneapolis, MN	$4.180	$6.352	Minnesota average
Chicago, IL	$4.705	$6.352	Chicago average

Gas runs about $0.53 a gallon cheaper around Minneapolis, MN. Fill the tank before you leave Minneapolis and stretch it as far as you safely can.

Weekly retail averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for the week of October 19, 2026. Prices along the way will vary. EIA source

Planning the drive

A loaded box truck is slower than a car on hills and safest at moderate speeds, and most drivers find 450 miles a comfortable day. That makes Minneapolis, MN to Chicago, IL a one-day drive. The rental itself and any per-mile fees are charged separately from fuel.

Other moves

Going the other way? See Chicago, IL to Minneapolis, MN.

Moving truck gas cost from Minneapolis, MN to Chicago, IL