Augusta, GA → Sioux Falls, SD · Long-distance move
About 1,247 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,050–$7,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 79 in Sioux Falls.
Moving from Augusta to Sioux Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 1,247 road miles, heading northwest from Georgia to South Dakota.
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 $5,050 to $7,520 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 22 h 12 min.
On the Augusta side there are 200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 79 around Sioux Falls (59 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 Sioux Falls.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Sioux Falls about 213,748. Sioux Falls is the denser city (2,434 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,020 | $2,460 | $3,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,700 | $4,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,050 | $6,160 | $7,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,080 | $9,860 | $12,030 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,110 | $13,550 | $16,540 |
$1,730–$2,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,130–$3,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,050–$7,520
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.
Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,510 for a one-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,520 for a two-bedroom, $8,080 to $12,030 for a three-bedroom and $11,110 to $16,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,247 road miles (1,057 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 12 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 Georgia into South Dakota 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 $1,730 to $2,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,140. 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 Augusta–Sioux Falls corridor.