Helena, MT → Aberdeen, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Helena to Aberdeen

About 772 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,960–$5,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Helena side and 9 in Aberdeen.

772 miroad distance
14 h 1 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,960–$5,8902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Helena, Montana
To: Aberdeen, South Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 772 miles (654 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 1 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 9 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aberdeen → Helena

Moving from Helena to Aberdeen is a long-distance move of roughly 772 road miles, heading east from Montana 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 $3,960 to $5,890 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 1 min.

On the Helena side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 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.

Helena has a population of about 34,000 and Aberdeen about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,900 and 1,725 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Helena to Aberdeen

Full-service estimate for 772 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,580	$1,930	$2,350
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,370	$2,890	$3,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,960	$4,820	$5,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,330	$7,720	$9,420
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,700	$10,610	$12,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,090–$1,540

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,710–$2,510

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,960–$5,890

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Helena (origin)

Olympus Technical Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 787890
MC: 1358548
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (406) 443-3087 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moontown Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2517633
MC: 873720
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (406) 459-8345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riesland Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2542858
MC: 904875
Based in: Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (406) 539-3025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lindquist Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 441830
MC: 303880
Based in: Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (406) 457-9290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fat Dog Truckin LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4561355
MC: 1813047
Based in: Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (405) 892-8058 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rocky Mountain Infrastructures LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3280609
Based in: Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (406) 202-0614 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helena'S Best Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Helena'S Best Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 1787018
MC: 651094
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (406) 442-4396 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel L Dobrecevich

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1855631
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (406) 799-1944 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Helena

Near Aberdeen (destination)

Demaray Harvesting & Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418613
MC: 260450
Based in: Columbia, SD 57433 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (630) 926-6662 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dial A Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dial-A-Move INC

USDOT: 885778
MC: 386322
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (605) 202-5563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Duty Movers & Portable Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Double Duty Portable Storage And Movers INC

USDOT: 2251443
MC: 783890
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (605) 290-0234 Route Verify on FMCSA

Esaak Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2063548
MC: 943864
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (562) 413-6290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rbow Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3895010
MC: 1433161
Based in: Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (617) 293-4306 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milbrandt Enterprises INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Greg G Milbrandt

USDOT: 934701
Based in: Groton, SD 57445 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (605) 395-6581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pernsteiner Farm

Interstate carrier

Legal name: James G Pernsteiner

USDOT: 1439877
MC: 544077
Based in: Ellendale, ND 58436 (43 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (701) 349-3855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mayer Grain And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2262675
MC: 782564
Based in: Frankfort, SD 57440 (44 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (605) 472-0334 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Aberdeen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Helena to Aberdeen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,580 to $2,350 for a studio, $2,370 to $3,530 for a one-bedroom, $3,960 to $5,890 for a two-bedroom, $6,330 to $9,420 for a three-bedroom and $8,700 to $12,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aberdeen from Helena?

About 772 road miles (654 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Montana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Helena to Aberdeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,510. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Helena–Aberdeen corridor.