Minnesota (MN) Interstate & Local Car Towing Services

As of August 7, 2026, a standard passenger-vehicle tow of about 5-10 miles in Minnesota commonly falls around $100-$155, with additional mileage often around $3-$5 per mile. Short local calls usually include a hookup or minimum charge, so the total is not simply mileage multiplied by a rate. Winching, after-hours dispatch, larger vehicles, or a flatbed can raise the bill. For longer moves, A1's state-to-state towing guide explains how long-distance towing is priced differently.

A tow truck in Minneapolis-St. Paul commonly arrives in about 30-60 minutes, while rush-hour or severe-weather calls can stretch toward 60-90 minutes. The dispatcher's live ETA matters more than a statewide average because truck location changes throughout the day. Outside the Twin Cities, rural travel distance can add time before the truck reaches you. Arrival time is separate from loading and drive time, so ask for both an arrival ETA and a destination estimate when you call.

Minnesota law allows private-property towing only under specific authorization and timing rules. A vehicle tower needs a request from the vehicle owner or operator, their agent, or the private-property owner or agent. Under Chapter 168B, an unattended vehicle on properly posted private nonresidential property may be impounded immediately, while unposted private nonresidential property generally requires 24 hours; separate rules apply to residential and vehicle-service properties. Local requirements can also matter, so check the rules where the property is located.

If Minneapolis towed your vehicle from a city street, use the City of Minneapolis Impound Lot vehicle search with your VIN or license plate number. The city states that vehicles it tows from city streets are taken to the Minneapolis Impound Lot at 50 Van White Memorial Blvd. Search results can show whether the vehicle is there and an estimated release fee. Before going to the lot, check the city's current release-document requirements and operating hours because snow emergencies can affect access and hours.

Towing usually moves one disabled or inoperable vehicle with a flatbed or wheel-lift truck, while auto transport is a planned shipment over longer distances on a vehicle carrier. A local tow makes sense when the car needs to reach a repair shop, impound lot, or nearby destination. For a longer move, compare interstate car towing with car transportation services based on distance, operability, equipment, and scheduling. A running car going hundreds of miles often fits carrier transport better than an emergency-style local tow.

Many Minnesota towing operators work through winter weather, but road closures and poor visibility can delay access even when a truck is available. MnDOT says it may close roads when extreme snowfall and loss of visibility make travel unsafe, and Minnesota 511 provides live closure and winter-road-condition information. If your vehicle is on a closed or restricted road, expect the tow ETA to move until crews can reach it safely. Planned long-distance moves should be scheduled around current route conditions rather than an emergency response window.