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Rapid City, SD

Jackson, MS → Rapid City, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Jackson to Rapid City

About 1,267 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,840–$7,190, delivery in 3–7 days, 173 carriers on the Jackson side and 23 in Rapid City.

  • 1,267 miroad distance
  • 22 h 33 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,840–$7,1902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,267 miles (1,074 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 33 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
173 (113 interstate)
Movers at destination
23 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Rapid City → Jackson

The route from Jackson, MS to Rapid City, SD covers roughly 1,267 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,840 to $7,190 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 33 min.

On the Jackson side there are 173 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (113 of them authorized for interstate work), and 23 around Rapid City (17 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 Rapid City.

Jackson has a population of about 141,196 and Rapid City about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,376 and 1,357 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 Jackson to Rapid City

Full-service estimate for 1,267 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,930 $2,360 $2,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,900 $3,540 $4,320
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,840 $5,900 $7,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,740 $9,440 $11,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,640 $12,970 $15,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,750–$2,470

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

Portable container

$2,150–$3,160

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

Full-service mover

$4,840–$7,190

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Jackson (origin)

Gulf Relay LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2068379
MC
723111
Based in
Clinton, MS 39056 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
249 trucks, 247 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (601) 487-4853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kllm Expedited Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
749588
MC
339564
Based in
Richland, MS 39218 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
146 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (800) 925-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Jackson LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
327397
MC
1099753
Based in
Jackson, MS 39209 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Baxter Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4130332
MC
1581497
Based in
Jackson, MS 39213 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (479) 236-2820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allegiance LLC

USDOT
913816
MC
395598
Based in
Ridgeland, MS 39157 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (601) 853-9644 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ajc Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2816501
MC
1033161
Based in
Jackson, MS 39201 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (470) 252-2002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Honorable Jones Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dinero Xchange LLC

USDOT
4109408
MC
1670838
Based in
Jackson, MS 39203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (504) 298-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Invictus Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3469769
MC
1161870
Based in
Jackson, MS 39211 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 556-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 173 movers in Jackson

Near Rapid City (destination)

The Moving Guys LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3199241
MC
160684
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57702 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (605) 877-2258 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northwestern Warehouse Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
159450
MC
142617
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (605) 342-1460 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Central Supply INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
126865
MC
158116
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (605) 343-5486 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
207599
MC
146767
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1981
Call (605) 342-7060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dakota Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dakota Express Transportation INC

USDOT
379471
MC
226380
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (605) 341-5458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thomas & Sons Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2997736
MC
22439
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57702 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (605) 787-3871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aces And Eights Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3232950
MC
1013972
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (612) 406-1441 Route Verify on FMCSA

D & D Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4017443
MC
1514392
Based in
Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (605) 858-4772 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Rapid City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Rapid City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,880 for a studio, $2,900 to $4,320 for a one-bedroom, $4,840 to $7,190 for a two-bedroom, $7,740 to $11,510 for a three-bedroom and $10,640 to $15,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rapid City from Jackson?

About 1,267 road miles (1,074 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 33 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Mississippi 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 Jackson to Rapid City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,750 to $2,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,160. 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 Jackson–Rapid City corridor.