Middle of the map, middle of the chart
Zone distance drives base pricing, and Minneapolis sits a similar number of zones from either coast. That is why the two tables above land within a couple of dollars of each other at the ground tiers.
Upper Midwest anchor
Shipping to Minnesota: what it really costs
Minneapolis anchors carrier coverage for the upper Midwest — mid-zone pricing from both coasts and reliable windows in the metro.
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Priced, not guessed
Live quotes from 2026-07-27 for one specific box; date and route are attached so nothing here is a guess.
Live prices to Minneapolis, MN — quoted 2026-07-27
Minneapolis, quoted on 2026-07-27: one 12 × 10 × 6 in box at 5 lb of household goods, run through the SMKlog calculator from Newark and from Los Angeles. The tables reproduce the carrier answers exactly, and the prices shown are checkout-final, label and SMKlog's charge included.
From Newark, NJ (07102) to Minneapolis, MN 55401
| Carrier | Service | Price | Quoted transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS | Ground Saver | $13.52 | 5 business days |
| UPS | Ground | $14.05 | 3-4 business days |
| FedEx | Ground Economy | $14.31 | 7-8 business days |
| USPS | Ground Advantage | $15.12 | 4-5 business days |
| UPS | 3 Day Select | $19.94 | 2-3 business days |
From Los Angeles, CA (90011) to Minneapolis, MN 55401
| Carrier | Service | Price | Quoted transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS | Ground Advantage | $15.91 | 6-7 business days |
| UPS | Ground Saver | $16.47 | 6 business days |
| UPS | Ground | $17.00 | 6-7 business days |
| FedEx | Ground Economy | $17.52 | 7-8 business days |
| UPS | 3 Day Select | $25.00 | 3-4 business days |
On 2026-07-27 the low bids were UPS Ground Saver at $13.52 from Newark and USPS Ground Advantage at $15.91 from Los Angeles. The metro is predictable. Duluth and the Iron Range often trail it by a day on identical service. Since carriers refile rates all the time, check your own ZIP pair rather than leaning on this snapshot.
Describe it, skip the measuring
Type something like packed winter jacket in a box and SMKlog estimates the packed box before quoting. If you would rather be precise, enter your own dimensions. Either way the comparison covers USPS, UPS, and FedEx on one screen.
Winter is a schedule problem
Deep-winter storms across the upper Midwest occasionally add days through carrier alerts, though the price you paid stays put. In January and February, leave slack before birthdays and deadlines.
Shipping to Minnesota: common questions
How much will it cost me to ship to Minnesota?
Cheapest quotes for our 12 × 10 × 6 in, 5 lb box on 2026-07-27: $13.52 from Newark, $15.91 from Los Angeles. Each is a complete checkout figure combining the label with the SMKlog charge. A live quote gives you today's version for your ZIPs.
What kind of transit times should I expect to Minnesota?
From Newark the quotes spread from 2-3 business days on UPS 3 Day Select to 7-8 on FedEx Ground Economy. From Los Angeles the cheapest row quoted 6-7. Use the window printed beside each price; it is the carrier's number for this route.
What is the lowest-cost way to ship to Minnesota?
From Newark, UPS Ground Saver at $13.52 undercut everyone on our run; from Los Angeles it was USPS Ground Advantage at $15.91. Neither result is permanent. A new week or a new box size can reorder the whole list.
Is signup required before buying a label?
It is not. You describe the shipment, add two ZIP codes, get live prices, and pay for whichever row suits you. The label downloads at once and tracking starts working immediately.