Lincoln, NE → Sioux City, IA · Short-haul move
About 139 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,960–$2,910, delivery in 1–2 days, 160 carriers on the Lincoln side and 61 in Sioux City.
Moving from Lincoln to Sioux City is a short-haul move of roughly 139 road miles, heading north from Nebraska to Iowa.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 6 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,960 and $2,910, before packing or storage.
On the Lincoln side there are 160 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (83 of them authorized for interstate work), and 61 around Sioux City (51 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 City.
Lincoln has a population of about 301,522 and Sioux City about 85,000. Lincoln is considerably denser (2,979 people per square mile versus 1,457), 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 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,960 | $2,380 | $2,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,130 | $3,820 | $4,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,300 | $5,250 | $6,400 |
$290–$410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,960–$2,910
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lincoln, NE → Sioux City, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,170 to $1,750 for a one-bedroom, $1,960 to $2,910 for a two-bedroom, $3,130 to $4,650 for a three-bedroom and $4,300 to $6,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 139 road miles (117 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 6 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Nebraska into Iowa 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 $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. 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 Lincoln–Sioux City corridor.