Aberdeen, SD → Longview, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,081 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,650–$6,930, delivery in 3–7 days, 9 carriers on the Aberdeen side and 89 in Longview.
The route from Aberdeen, SD to Longview, TX covers roughly 1,081 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,650 to $6,930 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 20 min.
On the Aberdeen side there are 9 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 89 around Longview (47 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Longview.
Aberdeen has a population of about 28,000 and Longview about 82,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,725 and 1,462 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,860 | $2,270 | $2,770 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,790 | $3,410 | $4,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,650 | $5,680 | $6,930 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,450 | $9,080 | $11,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,240 | $12,490 | $15,240 |
$1,560–$2,200
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,980–$2,920
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,650–$6,930
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,860 to $2,770 for a studio, $2,790 to $4,160 for a one-bedroom, $4,650 to $6,930 for a two-bedroom, $7,450 to $11,080 for a three-bedroom and $10,240 to $15,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,081 road miles (916 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 20 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from South Dakota into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,560 to $2,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,920. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Aberdeen–Longview corridor.