Houston, TX → Sioux Falls, SD · Long-distance move
About 1,125 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,760–$7,080, delivery in 3–7 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 79 in Sioux Falls.
Moving from Houston to Sioux Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 1,125 road miles, heading north from Texas 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 $4,760 to $7,080 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 20 h 6 min.
On the Houston side there are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,374 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.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and Sioux Falls about 213,748. Houston is considerably denser (3,599 people per square mile versus 2,434), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,860 | $3,480 | $4,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,760 | $5,810 | $7,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,620 | $9,290 | $11,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,470 | $12,770 | $15,580 |
$1,610–$2,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,020–$2,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,760–$7,080
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 $1,900 to $2,830 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,250 for a one-bedroom, $4,760 to $7,080 for a two-bedroom, $7,620 to $11,330 for a three-bedroom and $10,470 to $15,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,125 road miles (953 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 6 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 Texas 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 $1,610 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,980. 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 Houston–Sioux Falls corridor.