Sioux Falls, SD

Juneau, AK → Sioux Falls, SD · Cross-country move

Movers from Juneau to Sioux Falls

About 2,237 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,550–$11,240, delivery in 7–14 days, 7 carriers on the Juneau side and 79 in Sioux Falls.

  • 2,237 miroad distance
  • 39 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,550–$11,2402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,237 miles (1,896 straight-line)
Drive time
39 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
7 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
79 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Sioux Falls → Juneau

Sioux Falls sits about 2,237 miles east of Juneau, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to South Dakota that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $7,550 to $11,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 hours (5 driving days).

On the Juneau side there are 7 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 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.

Juneau has a population of about 32,000 and Sioux Falls about 213,748. Sioux Falls is the denser city (2,434 people per square mile versus 12 in Juneau), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in South Dakota than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Juneau to Sioux Falls

Full-service estimate for 2,237 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,020 $3,680 $4,500
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,530 $5,530 $6,740
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,550 $9,210 $11,240
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,090 $14,740 $17,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,620 $20,270 $24,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,050–$4,300

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

Portable container

$3,020–$4,440

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

Full-service mover

$7,550–$11,240

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Juneau (origin)

Reliable Freight Forwarding

Licensed interstate
USDOT
125105
MC
123297
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jag Rental

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2443480
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Island Electric

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1776172
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Tveten Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1472677
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Rock Dog Courier

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2545840
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Icy Strait Point

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1659680
MC
70657
Based in
Hoonah, AK 99829 (38 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Hill Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2207069
Based in
Hoonah, AK 99829 (38 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 7 movers in Juneau

Near Sioux Falls (destination)

K & J Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
171766
MC
146600
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
132 trucks, 149 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dakota Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
492947
MC
255930
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Rude Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1391
MC
64732
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Silver Creek Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3093770
MC
73394
Based in
Chancellor, SD 57015 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Lloyd Bultsma Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
692522
MC
320802
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Sioux Steel Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
66163
MC
488257
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57101 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Nationwide Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1741852
MC
637914
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Mueller Pallets LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
776880
MC
412614
Based in
Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

All 79 movers in Sioux Falls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Juneau to Sioux Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,020 to $4,500 for a studio, $4,530 to $6,740 for a one-bedroom, $7,550 to $11,240 for a two-bedroom, $12,090 to $17,980 for a three-bedroom and $16,620 to $24,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sioux Falls from Juneau?

About 2,237 road miles (1,896 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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 Juneau to Sioux Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,050 to $4,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,020 to $4,440. 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 Juneau–Sioux Falls corridor.