Coeur d'Alene, ID → Aberdeen, SD · Long-distance move
About 1,040 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,600–$6,850, delivery in 3–7 days, 56 carriers on the Coeur d'Alene side and 9 in Aberdeen.
Moving from Coeur d'Alene to Aberdeen is a long-distance move of roughly 1,040 road miles, heading east from Idaho 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 $4,600 to $6,850 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 18 h 38 min.
On the Coeur d'Alene side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Aberdeen (9 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 Aberdeen.
Coeur d'Alene has a population of about 58,000 and Aberdeen about 28,000. Coeur d'Alene is considerably denser (3,390 people per square mile versus 1,725), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 | $1,840 | $2,250 | $2,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,760 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,600 | $5,610 | $6,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,370 | $8,980 | $10,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,130 | $12,350 | $15,070 |
$1,520–$2,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,950–$2,870
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,600–$6,850
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: Paradise Amusements INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,760 to $4,110 for a one-bedroom, $4,600 to $6,850 for a two-bedroom, $7,370 to $10,960 for a three-bedroom and $10,130 to $15,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,040 road miles (882 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 38 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 Idaho 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 $1,520 to $2,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,870. 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 Coeur d'Alene–Aberdeen corridor.